Quadro P3000 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 P3000 is positioned at rank #135 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 P3000

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

97%

#120

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1388%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

100%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

100%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

94%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

94%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

93%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

91%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

89%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

87%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

86%

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 2016). 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 P3000 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 106.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P3000.

Insight	Quadro P3000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-106.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+106.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🔮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.

Quadro P3000 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro P3000

The Quadro P3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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 P3000 scores 6,384 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 106.3%. The Quadro P3000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Quadro P3000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P3000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	6,384	13,170+106%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840+7%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.63 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1645 MHz	1777 MHz+8%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	240+114%	112
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	3.5 MB+150%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P3000	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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Quadro P3000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000) 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 P3000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3000) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P3000) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Quadro P3000	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3000 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.