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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro 5000 is positioned at rank #367 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). 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 5000 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 570.9% higher G3D Mark score and 140% more VRAM (6 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 5000.
| Insight | Quadro 5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-570.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+570.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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 | — | — |
💎 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Quadro 5000
The Quadro 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 23 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 513 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 152W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,963 points. Launch price was $2,499.
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 5000 scores 1,963 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 570.9%. The Quadro 5000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 352 (Quadro 5000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.7223 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,963 | 13,170+571% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 3584+918% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7223 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+1664% |
| ROPs | 40 | 48+20% |
| TMUs | 44 | 112+155% |
| L1 Cache | 0.69 MB | 3.5 MB+407% |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 3 MB+376% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | GeForce 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 5000 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 140% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (Quadro 5000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2.5 GB | 6 GB+140% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 3 MB+376% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 5000 draws 152W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 11.2% difference. The Quadro 5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 152W-11% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9 | 77.5+501% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | GF100 | GA106 |
| Release | February 23 2011 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #687 | #147 |
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