P106-100 vs Quadro P3000 (móvel)

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.

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $376 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 178.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 29.6 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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167.9% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$224 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.6 vs 29.6 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).

P106-100

2017

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $376 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 178.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 29.6 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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167.9% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$224 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.6 vs 29.6 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is P106-100 better than Quadro P3000 (móvel)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,628 vs 6,385 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer P106-100 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

P106-100 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

P106-100 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $224 MSRP. P106-100 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. P106-100 is about $376 cheaper on MSRP at $224 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 3.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $224 MSRP gets you and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Quadro P3000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P3000 (móvel) is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $600 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. P106-100 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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.

P106-100 Benchmark Check

Quadro P3000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	P106-100	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	138 FPS	81 FPS
medium	127 FPS	69 FPS
high	108 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	70 FPS
medium	107 FPS	61 FPS
high	91 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	51 FPS	25 FPS
medium	47 FPS	24 FPS
high	35 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	P106-100	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	262 FPS	208 FPS
medium	216 FPS	176 FPS
high	160 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	154 FPS
medium	143 FPS	128 FPS
high	114 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	84 FPS
medium	80 FPS	70 FPS
high	66 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	P106-100	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	298 FPS	287 FPS
medium	239 FPS	230 FPS
high	199 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	224 FPS	215 FPS
medium	179 FPS	172 FPS
high	149 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	144 FPS
medium	119 FPS	115 FPS
high	99 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	62 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	P106-100	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	298 FPS	159 FPS
medium	239 FPS	129 FPS
high	199 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	224 FPS	112 FPS
medium	179 FPS	92 FPS
high	149 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	63 FPS
medium	100 FPS	50 FPS
high	90 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of P106-100 and Quadro P3000 (móvel)

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1088 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

The P106-100 scores 6,628 and the Quadro P3000 (móvel) reaches 6,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-100 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (P106-100) vs 1,280 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100) vs 3.11 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	6,628+4%	6,385
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920+50%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.655 TFLOPS+114%	3.11 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+43%	1215 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	120+50%	80
L1 Cache	720 KB+50%	480 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P106-100) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The P106-100 draws 75W versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-100) vs 350W (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	88.4+4%	85.1

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Value Analysis

The P106-100 launched at $224 MSRP, while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) launched at $600. The P106-100 costs 62.7% less ($376 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 29.6 (P106-100) vs 10.6 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the P106-100 offers 179.2% better value.