GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro K5200

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+230.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,851 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1762.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Quadro K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,149 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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463.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅+230.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,851 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1762.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,149 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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463.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro K5200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 6,149 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro K5200 is a 2014 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2014, 230.3% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $1,851 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,250 MSRP, and you are getting 230.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1762.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K5200 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,250 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro K5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	152 FPS	128 FPS
medium	137 FPS	110 FPS
high	118 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	111 FPS
medium	107 FPS	93 FPS
high	91 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	39 FPS
medium	65 FPS	36 FPS
high	50 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	425 FPS	101 FPS
medium	366 FPS	79 FPS
high	296 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	67 FPS
medium	229 FPS	48 FPS
high	190 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	29 FPS
medium	114 FPS	22 FPS
high	96 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	859 FPS	277 FPS
medium	693 FPS	221 FPS
high	602 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	208 FPS
medium	529 FPS	166 FPS
high	452 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	138 FPS
medium	346 FPS	111 FPS
high	275 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	580 FPS	248 FPS
medium	514 FPS	218 FPS
high	424 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	187 FPS
medium	427 FPS	166 FPS
high	335 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	102 FPS
medium	266 FPS	83 FPS
high	234 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro K5200

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Quadro K5200

The Quadro K5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 667 MHz to 771 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,149 points. Launch price was $1,699.74.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro K5200's 6,149 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 230.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro K5200 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Quadro K5200). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 771 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K5200
G3D Mark Score	20,312+230%	6,149
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4864+111%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+356%	3.553 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+116%	771 MHz
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	152	192+26%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro K5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K5200
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) — a 112.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K5200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+112%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro K5200's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro K5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro K5200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K5200
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+148%	41.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro K5200 launched at $2250. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 82.3% less ($1851 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.7 (Quadro K5200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1785.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).