GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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

✅+279.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,353 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅+279.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,353 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro P2000 Max-Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 5,353 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P2000 Max-Q is a 2017 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 2017, 279.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 279.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P2000 Max-Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P2000 Max-Q 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 an unclear 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 P2000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	152 FPS	101 FPS
medium	137 FPS	88 FPS
high	118 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	91 FPS
medium	107 FPS	78 FPS
high	91 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	28 FPS
medium	65 FPS	26 FPS
high	50 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	425 FPS	138 FPS
medium	366 FPS	104 FPS
high	296 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	90 FPS
medium	229 FPS	60 FPS
high	190 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	40 FPS
medium	114 FPS	29 FPS
high	96 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	859 FPS	241 FPS
medium	693 FPS	193 FPS
high	602 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	181 FPS
medium	529 FPS	145 FPS
high	452 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	120 FPS
medium	346 FPS	96 FPS
high	275 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	580 FPS	178 FPS
medium	514 FPS	143 FPS
high	424 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	127 FPS
medium	427 FPS	103 FPS
high	335 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	70 FPS
medium	266 FPS	57 FPS
high	234 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	34 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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 P2000 Max-Q

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 5 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 5,353 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 279.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	20,312+279%	5,353
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4864+533%	768
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+13%	1468 MHz

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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 P2000 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
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 P2000 Max-Q has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 80W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.