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

✅103.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $4,866 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3253.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $5,265 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

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro K6000

2013

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1219.5% HIGHER MSRP
$5,265 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro K6000

2013

Why buy it

✅103.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $4,866 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3253.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $5,265 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

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1219.5% HIGHER MSRP
$5,265 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro K6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 103.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 7,993 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro K6000 is a 2013 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 2013, 154.1% 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 $4,866 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $5,265 MSRP, and you are getting 103.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 154.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 3253.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K6000 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 $5,265 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 K6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
1080p
low	152 FPS	118 FPS
medium	137 FPS	101 FPS
high	118 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	96 FPS
medium	107 FPS	81 FPS
high	91 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	38 FPS
medium	65 FPS	34 FPS
high	50 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
1080p
low	425 FPS	111 FPS
medium	366 FPS	89 FPS
high	296 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	74 FPS
medium	229 FPS	55 FPS
high	190 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	33 FPS
medium	114 FPS	26 FPS
high	96 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	18 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
1080p
low	859 FPS	360 FPS
medium	693 FPS	288 FPS
high	602 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	270 FPS
medium	529 FPS	216 FPS
high	452 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	180 FPS
medium	346 FPS	144 FPS
high	275 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	90 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
1080p
low	580 FPS	213 FPS
medium	514 FPS	183 FPS
high	424 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	163 FPS
medium	427 FPS	141 FPS
high	335 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	92 FPS
medium	266 FPS	72 FPS
high	234 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	43 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro K6000

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 K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro K6000's 7,993 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 154.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
G3D Mark Score	20,312+154%	7,993
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4864+69%	2880
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+212%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+85%	902 MHz
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	152	240+58%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+1987%	0.23 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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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 K6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) — a 112.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+112%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 265mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K6000
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	265mm
Height	112mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+186%	35.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro K6000 launched at $5265. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 92.4% less ($4866 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.5 (Quadro K6000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 3293.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).