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

✅28.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $501 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 29,964).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌81.8% higher power demand at 200W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅+47.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 110W instead of 200W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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125.6% HIGHER MSRP
$900 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅28.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $501 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+47.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 110W instead of 200W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 29,964).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌81.8% higher power demand at 200W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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125.6% HIGHER MSRP
$900 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 47.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and 320 vs 152 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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?

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is about 125.6% more expensive on MSRP at $900 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 47.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Ti make more sense than Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $399 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel). The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) currently gives you 47.5% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 4000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	152 FPS	132 FPS
medium	137 FPS	113 FPS
high	118 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	106 FPS
medium	107 FPS	88 FPS
high	91 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	47 FPS
medium	65 FPS	41 FPS
high	50 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	425 FPS	256 FPS
medium	366 FPS	215 FPS
high	296 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	159 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	195 FPS
medium	229 FPS	161 FPS
high	190 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	113 FPS
medium	114 FPS	96 FPS
high	96 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	859 FPS	745 FPS
medium	693 FPS	615 FPS
high	602 FPS	547 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	477 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	590 FPS
medium	529 FPS	484 FPS
high	452 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	388 FPS
medium	346 FPS	312 FPS
high	275 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	580 FPS	259 FPS
medium	514 FPS	225 FPS
high	424 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	198 FPS
medium	427 FPS	176 FPS
high	335 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	114 FPS
medium	266 FPS	96 FPS
high	234 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	58 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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 4000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 29,964 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) leads by 47.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 152 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	20,312	29,964+48%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+90%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+103%	7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+7%	1560 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	160+5%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+92%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	40+5%
Tensor Cores	152	320+111%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 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 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 58.1% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
TDP	200W	110W-45%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	272.4+168%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 55.7% less ($501 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 33.3 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 52.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).