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

✅Costs $11,276 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $11,605 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1319.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $11,605 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 600W, a 430W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 96 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅80.9% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (96 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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3427.4% HIGHER MSRP
$11,605 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($11,605 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌252.9% higher power demand at 600W vs 170W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $11,276 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $11,605 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1319.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $11,605 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 600W, a 430W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅80.9% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (96 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 96 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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3427.4% HIGHER MSRP
$11,605 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($11,605 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌252.9% higher power demand at 600W vs 170W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is clearly the better overall GPU here. RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition averages 80.9% more FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 42,223 vs 16,995 in G3D Mark. On top of that, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is a 2025 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, 148.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 96 GB instead of 12 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is about 3427.4% more expensive on MSRP at $11,605 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 80.9% more estimated average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data and 148.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $329 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Server Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
1080p
low	149 FPS	341 FPS
medium	131 FPS	325 FPS
high	118 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	217 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	326 FPS
medium	104 FPS	273 FPS
high	92 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	193 FPS
medium	58 FPS	160 FPS
high	39 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
1080p
low	354 FPS	955 FPS
medium	310 FPS	785 FPS
high	249 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	517 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	764 FPS
medium	196 FPS	643 FPS
high	160 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	420 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	414 FPS
medium	94 FPS	354 FPS
high	77 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	278 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
1080p
low	765 FPS	932 FPS
medium	612 FPS	762 FPS
high	510 FPS	689 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	597 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	721 FPS
medium	432 FPS	591 FPS
high	366 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	447 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	501 FPS
medium	298 FPS	415 FPS
high	221 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	305 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
1080p
low	523 FPS	999 FPS
medium	452 FPS	999 FPS
high	383 FPS	947 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	840 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	891 FPS
medium	371 FPS	811 FPS
high	298 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	649 FPS
medium	259 FPS	594 FPS
high	225 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	449 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 Server Edition

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 Server Edition

The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition 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: 42,223 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition's 42,223 — the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition leads by 148.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition 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 Server Edition). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 188 (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition) with 112 Tensor cores vs 752.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
G3D Mark Score	16,995	42,223+148%
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 Server Edition 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 Server Edition
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 Server Edition has 96 GB. The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition offers 700% 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 Server Edition) — a 397.8% advantage for the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition. Bus width: 192-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 128 MB (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition) — the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	96 GB+700%
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

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 9th Gen (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition's 600W — a 111.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition
TDP	170W-72%	600W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+42%	70.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition launched at $11605. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 97.2% less ($11276 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.6 (RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 1336.1% better value. The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).