Quadro P3000 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Quadro P3000
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 254.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). 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 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-254.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+254.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 79% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 33.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+33.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 P3000 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P3000 scores 6,384 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 254.8%. The Quadro P3000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Quadro P3000) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,384 | 22,651+255% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4352+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.63 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+75% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 2535 MHz+54% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+76% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 4.3 MB+207% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P3000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro P3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P3000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro P3000) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P3000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro P3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 3rd Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P3000 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro P3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 25.5 | 141.6+455% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P3000 launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The Quadro P3000 costs 78.9% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.8 (Quadro P3000) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the Quadro P3000 offers 33.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $399-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-79% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.8+34% | 59.6 |
| Codename | GP102 | AD106 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #141 | #59 |
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