Quadro M2000M 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 M2000M is positioned at rank #177 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 M2000M

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

99%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

98%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

94%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

92%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

90%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

89%

#162

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2166%

#177

Quadro M2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

97%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

94%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

93%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

93%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

92%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

91%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

90%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

90%

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 2015). 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 M2000M 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 286.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M2000M.

Insight	Quadro M2000M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-286.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+286.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🔮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 M2000M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro M2000M

The Quadro M2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,410 points.

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 M2000M scores 3,410 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 286.2%. The Quadro M2000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M2000M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1098 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	3,410	13,170+286%
Architecture	Maxwell	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	640	3584+460%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+807%
Boost Clock	1098 MHz	1777 MHz+62%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	112+180%
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	3.5 MB+1029%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000M	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 M2000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M2000M) 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 M2000M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2000M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000M draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 102.2% difference. The Quadro M2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.