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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar L4
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L4 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 220% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+220%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($600) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L4 and Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L4 scores 10,153 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 10,829 — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) leads by 6.7%. The L4 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (L4) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 30.29 TFLOPS (L4) vs 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (L4) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) with 240 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,829+7% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+222% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.29 TFLOPS+376% | 6.359 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+48% | 1380 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+67% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+226% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+67% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 288+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L4 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The L4 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L4) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L4) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)).
| Feature | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 80W — a 10.5% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (L4) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 169mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W-10% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 169mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0+4% | 135.4 |
Value Analysis
The L4 launched at $2345 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600 and now averages $600. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) costs 66.7% less ($1200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (L4) vs 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) offers 221.4% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | L4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2345 | $600-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $600-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 18.0+221% |
| Codename | AD104 | TU106 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #259 | #261 |
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