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

✅74.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 60W.

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅89.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 152).
✅Draws 60W instead of 200W, a 140W reduction.

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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅74.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅89.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 152).
✅Draws 60W instead of 200W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 60W.

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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 74.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 8,119 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2019, 150.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 74.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 150.2% 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	152 FPS	83 FPS
medium	137 FPS	72 FPS
high	118 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	73 FPS
medium	107 FPS	64 FPS
high	91 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	27 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	425 FPS	170 FPS
medium	366 FPS	135 FPS
high	296 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	131 FPS
medium	229 FPS	102 FPS
high	190 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	76 FPS
medium	114 FPS	62 FPS
high	96 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	859 FPS	365 FPS
medium	693 FPS	292 FPS
high	602 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	274 FPS
medium	529 FPS	219 FPS
high	452 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	183 FPS
medium	346 FPS	146 FPS
high	275 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	91 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	580 FPS	231 FPS
medium	514 FPS	195 FPS
high	424 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	180 FPS
medium	427 FPS	158 FPS
high	335 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	107 FPS
medium	266 FPS	89 FPS
high	234 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	54 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

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 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 8,119 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 150.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) with 152 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	20,312+150%	8,119
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+111%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+189%	5.599 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+37%	1215 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+6%	144
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+109%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+6%	36
Tensor Cores	152	288+89%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.265,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs Unknown.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
TDP	200W	60W-70%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	101.6	135.3+33%