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

✅+518.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,236 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16006.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025

Why buy it

✅571.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 112).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,747 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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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2503.3% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025

Why buy it

✅+518.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,236 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16006.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅571.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 112).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,747 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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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2503.3% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 2,747 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is a 2025 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 518.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 about $8,236 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $8,565 MSRP, and you are getting 518.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 16006.2%. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $8,565 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 518.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 16006.2%.

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

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	149 FPS	124 FPS
medium	131 FPS	99 FPS
high	118 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	93 FPS
medium	104 FPS	74 FPS
high	92 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	62 FPS
medium	58 FPS	49 FPS
high	39 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	354 FPS	124 FPS
medium	310 FPS	99 FPS
high	249 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	93 FPS
medium	196 FPS	74 FPS
high	160 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	62 FPS
medium	94 FPS	49 FPS
high	77 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	765 FPS	124 FPS
medium	612 FPS	99 FPS
high	510 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	93 FPS
medium	432 FPS	74 FPS
high	366 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	62 FPS
medium	298 FPS	49 FPS
high	221 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	523 FPS	124 FPS
medium	452 FPS	99 FPS
high	383 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	93 FPS
medium	371 FPS	74 FPS
high	298 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	62 FPS
medium	259 FPS	49 FPS
high	225 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

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.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 2,747 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 518.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 188 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) with 112 Tensor cores vs 752.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
G3D Mark Score	16,995+519%	2,747
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	24064+571%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	126 TFLOPS+889%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2617 MHz+47%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	112	752+571%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	23.5 MB+571%
L2 Cache	3 MB	128 MB+4167%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	188+571%
Tensor Cores	112	752+571%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1792 GB/s (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — a 397.8% advantage for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q. Bus width: 192-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	1792 GB/s+398%
Bus Width	192-bit	512-bit+167%
L2 Cache	3 MB	128 MB+4167%

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 600W — a 111.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
TDP	170W-72%	600W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+2074%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 96.2% less ($8236 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 17133.3% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).