Quadro 3000M
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro 3000M vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Quadro 3000M

2011Core: 450 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 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 3000M is positioned at rank #120 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 3000M

#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
99%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
99%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
96%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
94%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
87%
#105
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1181%
#120
Quadro 3000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#124
Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
98%
#125
Quadro T2000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $75
97%
#130
FirePro D300
MSRP: $500|Avg: $20
91%
#131
Radeon Pro WX 3200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
89%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
88%
#134
Quadro P2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
86%
#135
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 905.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 3000M.

InsightQuadro 3000MGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-905.4%)
Leading raw performance (+905.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 3000M and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Quadro 3000M

The Quadro 3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,001 points. Launch price was $398.96.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro 3000M scores 1,001 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 905.4%. The Quadro 3000M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro 3000M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.432 TFLOPS (Quadro 3000M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureQuadro 3000MGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
1,001
10,064+905%
Architecture
Fermi
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
240
2560+967%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.432 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+1954%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
40
160+300%
L1 Cache
320 KB
960 KB+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 3000MGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 3000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro 3000M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 3000MGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 3000M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Quadro 3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 3000M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro 3000MGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
75W-58%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
13.3
55.9+320%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).

FeatureQuadro 3000MGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$60
Codename
GF104
GP104
Release
February 22 2011
May 27 2016
Ranking
#888
#137