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

✅+10.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,970 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 672.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅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.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌54.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅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).
✅Draws 110W instead of 170W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,372 vs 16,995).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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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).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅+10.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,970 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 672.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅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 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 110W instead of 170W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌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).
❌54.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,372 vs 16,995).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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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).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 10.6% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2019, 10.6% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 $1,970 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $2,299 MSRP, and you are getting 10.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 672.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) 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 $2,299 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 5000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	149 FPS	169 FPS
medium	131 FPS	150 FPS
high	118 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	147 FPS
medium	104 FPS	125 FPS
high	92 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	70 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 FPS
high	39 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	354 FPS	300 FPS
medium	310 FPS	257 FPS
high	249 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	224 FPS
medium	196 FPS	187 FPS
high	160 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	113 FPS
medium	94 FPS	96 FPS
high	77 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	765 FPS	692 FPS
medium	612 FPS	553 FPS
high	510 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	519 FPS
medium	432 FPS	415 FPS
high	366 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	346 FPS
medium	298 FPS	277 FPS
high	221 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	173 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	523 FPS	271 FPS
medium	452 FPS	236 FPS
high	383 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	207 FPS
medium	371 FPS	185 FPS
high	298 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	126 FPS
medium	259 FPS	110 FPS
high	225 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

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 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,372 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)'s 15,372 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 10.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.492 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) with 112 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	16,995+11%	15,372
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+17%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+34%	9.492 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+15%	1545 MHz
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)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5000 (móvel) 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 (móvel)
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) offers 33.3% 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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
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 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
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 NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	PureVideo HD VP10
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 5000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 42.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). 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 5000 (móvel)
TDP	170W	110W-35%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
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	139.7+40%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) launched at $2299. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 85.7% less ($1970 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 671.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).