Quadro K6000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 K6000 is positioned at rank #319 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 K6000

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#318

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#322

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|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 2013). 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 K6000 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 64.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K6000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-64.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+64.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (265mm)	—

💎 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 K6000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro K6000 scores 7,993 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 64.8%. The Quadro K6000 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K6000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	7,993	13,170+65%
Architecture	Kepler	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2880	3584+24%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+145%
Boost Clock	902 MHz	1777 MHz+97%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	240+114%	112
L1 Cache	0.23 MB	3.5 MB+1422%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K6000	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K6000 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 59.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) 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 K6000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s	336 GB/s+59%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (Quadro K6000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	11.0	12 Ultimate+9%
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K6000 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K6000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	225W	170W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	265mm	—
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	35.5	77.5+118%