Quadro 2000
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro 2000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro 2000

2010Core: 625 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro 2000 is positioned at rank #314 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro 2000

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
99%
#299
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
9350%
#314
Quadro 2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
100%
#315
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
99%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
97%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
97%
#319
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
96%
#320
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
96%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
96%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
94%
#323
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
90%
#324
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
90%
#325
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
88%
#326
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
87%
#327
Tesla C2050 / C2070
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30
87%
#328
Quadro FX 380
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
87%
#329
FirePro M7740
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1289.2% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 2000.

InsightQuadro 2000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1289.2%)
Leading raw performance (+1289.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 2000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro 2000

The Quadro 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 948 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro 2000 scores 948 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 1289.2%. The Quadro 2000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro 2000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
948
13,170+1289%
Architecture
Fermi
Ampere
Process Node
40 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
192
3584+1767%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.48 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+2554%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
112+250%
L1 Cache
0.25 MB
3.5 MB+1300%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 2000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 2000 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro 2000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 2000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
6 GB+500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (Quadro 2000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro 2000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
11_0
12 Ultimate+9%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro 2000) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VP4 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

FeatureQuadro 2000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 1st Gen
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
VP4
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 2000 draws 62W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 93.1% difference. The Quadro 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro 2000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
62W-64%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
178mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
15.3
77.5+407%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).

FeatureQuadro 2000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$599
Avg Price (30d)
$25
Codename
GF106
GA106
Release
December 24 2010
October 12 2022
Ranking
#902
#147