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 vs Quadro CX 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 vs Quadro CX: 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

2021

Why buy it

✅986.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10804.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quadro CX

2008

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2008 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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507.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 986.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1694.6% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 947), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 55nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,670 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $1,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 10804.1% (51.7 vs 0.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro CX Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

Quadro CX

The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro CX's 947 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1694.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro CX uses Tesla 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 192 (Quadro CX). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro CX
G3D Mark Score	16,995+1695%	947
Architecture	Ampere	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	3584+1767%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+2656%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+100%	24
TMUs	112+75%	64
L2 Cache	3 MB+1479%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro CX leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro CX
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro CX carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 64-bit on the Quadro CX. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro CX) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro CX
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+1479%	0.19 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 11.1 (10_0) (Quadro CX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro CX
DirectX	12 Ultimate+8%	11.1 (10_0)
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs None (Quadro CX). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro CX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro CX
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	PureVideo HD
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro CX's 150W — a 12.5% difference. The Quadro CX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Quadro CX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro CX
TDP	170W	150W-12%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	100.0+1487%	6.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Quadro CX launched at $1999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 83.5% cheaper ($1670 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.5 (Quadro CX) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 10240% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2008).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro CX
MSRP	$329-84%	$1999
Performance per Dollar	51.7+10240%	0.5
Codename	GA106	GT200B
Release	January 12 2021	November 11 2008
Ranking	#114	#901

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