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 M6000 24GB 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 M6000 24GB: 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

✅17.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $4,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2121.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $4,999 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 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 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 24 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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1419.5% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.3 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($4,999 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 17.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 46.2% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 11,625), 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 28nm, 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 $4,670 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $4,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2121.3% (51.7 vs 2.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro M6000 24GB 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 M6000 24GB

The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 11,625 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 46.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro M6000 24GB
G3D Mark Score	16,995+46%	11,625
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584+17%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+86%	6.844 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+60%	1114 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	256+129%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+218%	1.1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 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 M6000 24GB leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro M6000 24GB
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 M6000 24GB carries 24 GB. Quadro M6000 24GB gives you 100% 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 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) — a 13.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 384-bit on the Quadro M6000 24GB.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro M6000 24GB
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+14%	317 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro M6000 24GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12/1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro M6000 24GB
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB). 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 M6000 24GB
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+115%	46.5

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 93.4% cheaper ($4670 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.3 (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2147.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP	$329-93%	$4999
Performance per Dollar	51.7+2148%	2.3
Codename	GA106	GM200
Release	January 12 2021	March 5 2016
Ranking	#114	#233

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