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 GP100 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 GP100: 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

✅0.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2537.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2016 hardware with 16 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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2027.7% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $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 0.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 24% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 13,710), 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: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $6,671 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $7,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2537.5% (51.7 vs 2.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro GP100 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 GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro GP100's 13,710 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 24%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	16,995+24%	13,710
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+23%	10.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+23%	1442 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	224+100%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+169%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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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 GP100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
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 GP100 carries 16 GB. Quadro GP100 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 184.4% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 4096-bit on the Quadro GP100. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	1024 GB/s+184%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 32.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
TDP	170W-28%	235W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+72%	58.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 95.3% cheaper ($6671 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2485% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
MSRP	$329-95%	$7000
Performance per Dollar	51.7+2485%	2.0
Codename	GA106	GP100
Release	January 12 2021	October 1 2016
Ranking	#114	#178

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