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

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2344.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅30.3% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌
2635.3% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2344.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅30.3% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌
2635.3% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro GV100 averages 30.3% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,013 vs 16,995 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro GV100 is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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 GV100 is about 2635.3% more expensive on MSRP at $8,999 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 30.3% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 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 GV100 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 make more sense than Quadro GV100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $329 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GV100. The trade-off is that Quadro GV100 currently gives you 11.9% higher G3D Mark and 30.3% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3060 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 Benchmark Check

Quadro GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	149 FPS	210 FPS
medium	131 FPS	185 FPS
high	118 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	188 FPS
medium	104 FPS	158 FPS
high	92 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	94 FPS
medium	58 FPS	80 FPS
high	39 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	47 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Quadro GV100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	354 FPS	385 FPS
medium	310 FPS	342 FPS
high	249 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	258 FPS
medium	196 FPS	224 FPS
high	160 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	128 FPS
medium	94 FPS	106 FPS
high	77 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	69 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Quadro GV100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	765 FPS	856 FPS
medium	612 FPS	684 FPS
high	510 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	642 FPS
medium	432 FPS	513 FPS
high	366 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	428 FPS
medium	298 FPS	342 FPS
high	221 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	214 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Quadro GV100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	523 FPS	318 FPS
medium	452 FPS	279 FPS
high	383 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	243 FPS
medium	371 FPS	219 FPS
high	298 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	148 FPS
medium	259 FPS	128 FPS
high	225 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	83 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Quadro GV100

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Quadro GV100

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 GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the Quadro GV100 leads by 11.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	16,995	19,013+12%
Architecture	Ampere	Volta
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584	5120+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+9%	1627 MHz
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	112	320+186%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	10 MB+186%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Tensor Cores	112	640+471%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 184.4% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	32 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	1024 GB/s+184%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GV100
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+31%	76.1

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 96.3% less ($8670 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2361.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).