Quadro P3200 Max-Q
VS
GeForce RTX 3060

Quadro P3200 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 3060

NVIDIA

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

2018Core: 1139 MHzBoost: 1404 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 P3200 Max-Q is positioned at rank #8 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 P3200 Max-Q

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
182%
#8
Quadro P3200 Max-Q
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060

#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
109%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
108%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
107%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
105%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
105%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
104%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
103%
#22
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP: $169|Avg: $179
102%
#23
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
MSRP: $249|Avg: $209
102%
#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
102%
#25
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
101%
#26
Radeon RX 7700 XT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
101%
#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
101%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
100%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
100%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
100%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
100%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
99%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
98%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
96%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
95%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
95%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
94%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
94%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
93%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
92%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
92%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
91%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
90%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
89%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 161.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P3200 Max-Q.

InsightQuadro P3200 Max-QGeForce RTX 3060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-161.5%)
Leading raw performance (+161.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 3060

NVIDIA

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1139 MHz to 1404 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro P3200 Max-Q scores 6,500 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 161.5%. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1404 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QGeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score
6,500
16,995+161%
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
16 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1792
3584+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.032 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+153%
Boost Clock
1404 MHz
1777 MHz+27%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
112
112
L1 Cache
0.66 MB
3.5 MB+430%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QGeForce RTX 3060
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 P3200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QGeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
12 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QGeForce RTX 3060
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QGeForce RTX 3060
Encoder
6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
3rd Gen NVDEC
NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QGeForce RTX 3060
TDP
75W-56%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75
Perf/Watt
86.7
100.0+15%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QGeForce RTX 3060
MSRP
$329
Avg Price (30d)
$289
Codename
GP104
GA106
Release
February 21 2018
January 12 2021
Ranking
#292
#114