GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro K2200M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K2200M

2014Core: 667 MHz

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro K2200M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro K2200M 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 K2200M: 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

  • βœ…361.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • βœ…Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌161.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 65W.

Quadro K2200M

2014

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 65W instead of 170W, a 105W reduction.

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.
  • ❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 361.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 380.8% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 3,535), 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 28nm, 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro K2200M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro K2200M

The Quadro K2200M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,535 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro K2200M's 3,535 β€” the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 380.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro K2200M uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 640 (Quadro K2200M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.8538 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Quadro K2200M
G3D Mark Score
16,995+381%
3,535
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3584+460%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+1392%
0.8538 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
112+180%
40
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+1029%
0.31 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 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 K2200M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Quadro K2200M
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 K2200M 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 K2200M. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Quadro K2200M) β€” the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Quadro K2200M
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+200%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro K2200M's 65W β€” a 89.4% difference. The Quadro K2200M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Quadro K2200M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Quadro K2200M
TDP
170W
65W-62%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
β€”
Height
112mm
β€”
Slots
2
β€”
Temp (Load)
75
β€”
Perf/Watt
100.0+84%
54.4
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Quadro K2200M
MSRP
$329
β€”
Codename
GA106
GM107
Release
January 12 2021
July 19 2014
Ranking
#114
#539

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