Quadro GV100 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro GV100
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro GV100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GV100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $8,999 for the Quadro GV100, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3333.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3333.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,999) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 GV100 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro GV100
The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro GV100 scores 19,013 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 6.8%. The Quadro GV100 is built on Volta while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Quadro GV100) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1627 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,013 | 20,312+7% |
| Architecture | Volta | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+5% | 4864 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.66 TFLOPS+3% | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1627 MHz | 1665 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 128+60% | 80 |
| TMUs | 320+111% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+108% | 4.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Tensor Cores | 640+321% | 152 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GV100 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 128.6% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro GV100) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+129% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+1500% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GV100 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro GV100) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1 | 101.6+34% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GV100 launched at $8999 MSRP and currently averages $8999, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 96.9% less ($8719 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 3352.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8999 | $399-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8999 | $280-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.1 | 72.5+3352% |
| Codename | GV100 | GA104 |
| Release | March 27 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #89 | #73 |
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