Quadro 6000
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro 6000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro 6000

2010Core: 574 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 6000 is positioned at rank #374 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 6000

#359
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
24218%
#374
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
100%
#375
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
100%
#376
RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
100%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
98%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
95%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
92%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
92%
#381
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
87%
#382
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
87%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
77%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
72%
#385
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
70%
#386
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
70%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
69%
#388
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
69%
#389
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
66%
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 6000 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 389.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 6000.

InsightQuadro 6000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-389.2%)
Leading raw performance (+389.2%)
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

💎 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 6000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro 6000

The Quadro 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 10 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $4,399.

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 6000 scores 2,692 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 389.2%. The Quadro 6000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 448 (Quadro 6000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro 6000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
2,692
13,170+389%
Architecture
Fermi
Ampere
Process Node
40 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
448
3584+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.028 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1139%
ROPs
48
48
TMUs
56
112+100%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
3.5 MB+298%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
3 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 6000GeForce 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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Quadro 6000) 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 6000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
3 MB+300%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 6000 draws 204W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 6000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro 6000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
204W
170W-17%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
13.2
77.5+487%
💰

Value Analysis

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

FeatureQuadro 6000GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$4399
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
GF100
GA106
Release
December 10 2010
October 12 2022
Ranking
#615
#147