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 RTX 3000 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 RTX 3000: 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

✅+56.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $471 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 280.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅2.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅414.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 112).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,858 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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143.2% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 3000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3060 instead at 16,995 vs 10,858, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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 6 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018. 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 to buy today. It is $471 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 280.6% (51.7 vs 13.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro RTX 3000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 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 RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 10,858 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 56.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 112 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	16,995+57%	10,858
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584	4608+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1770 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	288+157%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	4.5 MB+29%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	72+157%
Tensor Cores	112	576+414%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 100% 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 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 3000. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 3000
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th 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 RTX 3000's 260W — a 41.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	170W-35%	260W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+139%	41.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 58.9% cheaper ($471 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 13.6 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 280.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP	$329-59%	$800
Performance per Dollar	51.7+280%	13.6
Codename	GA106	TU102
Release	January 12 2021	August 13 2018
Ranking	#114	#78

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