GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro T1000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1455 MHz

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RTX 3060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • +306.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 409.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 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.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 25.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro T1000 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro T1000 (móvel) is a 2019 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 2019, 306.2% 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 about $101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 306.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 409.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro T1000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro T1000 (móvel) 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 $500 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low152 FPS92 FPS
medium137 FPS83 FPS
high118 FPS69 FPS
ultra100 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS85 FPS
medium107 FPS73 FPS
high91 FPS58 FPS
ultra82 FPS48 FPS
4K
low77 FPS39 FPS
medium65 FPS37 FPS
high50 FPS25 FPS
ultra43 FPS22 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low425 FPS131 FPS
medium366 FPS106 FPS
high296 FPS89 FPS
ultra248 FPS67 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS73 FPS
medium229 FPS59 FPS
high190 FPS43 FPS
ultra156 FPS33 FPS
4K
low133 FPS34 FPS
medium114 FPS26 FPS
high96 FPS20 FPS
ultra73 FPS14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low859 FPS225 FPS
medium693 FPS180 FPS
high602 FPS150 FPS
ultra457 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS169 FPS
medium529 FPS135 FPS
high452 FPS112 FPS
ultra343 FPS84 FPS
4K
low434 FPS112 FPS
medium346 FPS90 FPS
high275 FPS75 FPS
ultra221 FPS56 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low580 FPS225 FPS
medium514 FPS180 FPS
high424 FPS150 FPS
ultra373 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS169 FPS
medium427 FPS135 FPS
high335 FPS112 FPS
ultra290 FPS84 FPS
4K
low285 FPS109 FPS
medium266 FPS83 FPS
high234 FPS72 FPS
ultra195 FPS56 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro T1000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 306.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.235 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
20,312+306%
5,000
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4864+533%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+625%
2.235 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+14%
1455 MHz
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
152+217%
48
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+540%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

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 T1000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
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 T1000 (móvel) 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 50W — a 120% difference. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
TDP
200W
50W-75%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+2%
100.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20.2% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10.0 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 409% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP
$399-20%
$500
Performance per Dollar
50.9+409%
10.0
Codename
GA104
TU117
Release
December 1 2020
May 27 2019
Ranking
#73
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