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

✅+45.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌325% higher power demand at 170W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 40W instead of 170W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,715 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅+45.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 40W instead of 170W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌325% higher power demand at 170W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,715 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 45.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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 45.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 45.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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 RTX 4000 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	149 FPS	132 FPS
medium	131 FPS	111 FPS
high	118 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	56 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	113 FPS
medium	104 FPS	93 FPS
high	92 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	40 FPS
medium	58 FPS	36 FPS
high	39 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	354 FPS	111 FPS
medium	310 FPS	87 FPS
high	249 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	81 FPS
medium	196 FPS	61 FPS
high	160 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	50 FPS
medium	94 FPS	39 FPS
high	77 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	765 FPS	516 FPS
medium	612 FPS	422 FPS
high	510 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	377 FPS
medium	432 FPS	316 FPS
high	366 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	227 FPS
medium	298 FPS	201 FPS
high	221 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	104 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	523 FPS	267 FPS
medium	452 FPS	227 FPS
high	383 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	197 FPS
medium	371 FPS	171 FPS
high	298 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	108 FPS
medium	259 FPS	85 FPS
high	225 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

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 4000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 11,715 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 45.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	16,995+45%	11,715
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+300%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+404%	2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+26%	1410 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+100%	56
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+298%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 4000 (Mobile)). 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 4000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 123.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 4000 (Mobile)
TDP	170W	40W-76%
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	292.9+193%