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

✅+33.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 914.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,728 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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659.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅+33.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 914.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,728 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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659.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Quadro P5000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 12,728 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P5000 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 2016, 33.5% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $2,170 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting 33.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 914.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P5000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P5000 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,499 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 P5000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	149 FPS	252 FPS
medium	131 FPS	240 FPS
high	118 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	232 FPS
medium	104 FPS	195 FPS
high	92 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	128 FPS
medium	58 FPS	108 FPS
high	39 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	77 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Quadro P5000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	354 FPS	274 FPS
medium	310 FPS	231 FPS
high	249 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	180 FPS
medium	196 FPS	153 FPS
high	160 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	105 FPS
medium	94 FPS	87 FPS
high	77 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	765 FPS	573 FPS
medium	612 FPS	458 FPS
high	510 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	430 FPS
medium	432 FPS	344 FPS
high	366 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	286 FPS
medium	298 FPS	229 FPS
high	221 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	523 FPS	442 FPS
medium	452 FPS	373 FPS
high	383 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	356 FPS
medium	371 FPS	300 FPS
high	298 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	192 FPS
medium	259 FPS	151 FPS
high	225 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	111 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Quadro P5000

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 P5000

The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro P5000's 12,728 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 33.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
G3D Mark Score	16,995+34%	12,728
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+44%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+3%	1733 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+272%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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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 P5000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+25%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P5000
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro P5000's 180W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). 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 P5000
TDP	170W-6%	180W
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+41%	70.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 86.8% less ($2170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5.1 (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 913.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).