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 P600 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 P600: 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

✅368.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌325% higher power demand at 170W vs 40W.
❌66.9% longer card at 242mm vs 145mm.

Quadro P600

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 170W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 242mm, a 97mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2017 hardware with 2 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 368.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 412.2% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 3,318), 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 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 14nm, 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 P600 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 P600

The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro P600's 3,318 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 412.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 384 (Quadro P600). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1620 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P600
G3D Mark Score	16,995+412%	3,318
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584+833%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+924%	1.244 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+10%	1620 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+367%	24
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+2400%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 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 P600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P600
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 P600 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 500% 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 P600. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (Quadro P600) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P600
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12_1 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P600
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 123.8% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P600
TDP	170W	40W-76%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	145mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+20%	83.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Quadro P600 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro P600 was 100+% cheaper ($329 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (Quadro P600) — the Quadro P600 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P600
MSRP	$329	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	51.7	Infinity
Codename	GA106	GP107
Release	January 12 2021	February 7 2017
Ranking	#114	#558

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