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 5000 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 5000: 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

✅+10% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,970 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 669% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 230W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 5000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅12.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,443 vs 16,995).
❌GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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598.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌35.3% higher power demand at 230W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 5000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 12.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3060 instead at 16,995 vs 15,443, 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: a 8nm process instead of 12nm and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,970 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $2,299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 669% (51.7 vs 6.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro RTX 5000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 15,443 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 10%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000) with 112 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000
G3D Mark Score	16,995+10%	15,443
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+17%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+14%	11.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1815 MHz+2%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	192+71%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+17%	3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	48+71%
Tensor Cores	112	384+243%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3060 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5000 carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 gives you 33.3% 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 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) — a 24.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 5000. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) — the Quadro RTX 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 230W — a 30% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000
TDP	170W-26%	230W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+49%	67.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 85.7% cheaper ($1970 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 671.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP	$329-86%	$2299
Performance per Dollar	51.7+672%	6.7
Codename	GA106	TU104
Release	January 12 2021	August 13 2018
Ranking	#114	#143

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