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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro RTX 3000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro RTX 3000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅13.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $401 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 275.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅278.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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100.5% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 13.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 87.1% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 10,858), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $401 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 275.1% (50.9 vs 13.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro RTX 3000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 10,858 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 87.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 152 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	20,312+87%	10,858
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+6%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1770 MHz+6%
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	288+89%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+7%	4.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	72+89%
Tensor Cores	152	576+279%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 3000. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 260W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	200W-23%	260W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+143%	41.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 50.1% cheaper ($401 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 13.6 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 274.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP	$399-50%	$800
Performance per Dollar	50.9+274%	13.6
Codename	GA104	TU102
Release	December 1 2020	August 13 2018
Ranking	#73	#78

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