GRID RTX6000-1Q vs RTX A3000 Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID RTX6000-1Q

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

210%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

209%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

205%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

189%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

182%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

160%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

148%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

145%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

142%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

134%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

130%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

118%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

117%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

106%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

103%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

100%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

100%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

98%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

97%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

79%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A3000 Mobile

#12

RTX A3000 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

182%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

161%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A3000 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The RTX A3000 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID RTX6000-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A3000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-1Q.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-1Q	RTX A3000 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A3000 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GRID RTX6000-1Q Benchmark Check

RTX A3000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-1Q and RTX A3000 Mobile

GRID RTX6000-1Q

The GRID RTX6000-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 points.

RTX A3000 Mobile

The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID RTX6000-1Q scores 12,617 and the RTX A3000 Mobile reaches 12,720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RTX A3000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1230 MHz.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-1Q	RTX A3000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	12,617	12,720
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	4096+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS	10.08 TFLOPS+109%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1230 MHz+4%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	4 MB+433%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID RTX6000-1Q	RTX A3000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) — the RTX A3000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-1Q	RTX A3000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 12.2 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-1Q	RTX A3000 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A3000 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A3000 Mobile).

Feature	GRID RTX6000-1Q	RTX A3000 Mobile
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-1Q draws 225W versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 70W — a 105.1% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-1Q	RTX A3000 Mobile
TDP	225W	70W-69%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	56.1	181.7+224%