Quadro P3200 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Quadro P3200
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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 P3200 is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 P3200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 98.1% 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.
| Insight | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-98.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+98.1%) |
| 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 | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P3200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $63 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 78% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 131.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+131.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($63) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 and GeForce RTX 3060
Quadro P3200
The Quadro P3200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1328 MHz to 1543 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,578 points.
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 scores 8,578 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 98.1%. The Quadro P3200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1543 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,578 | 16,995+98% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 3584+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.53 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+130% |
| Boost Clock | 1543 MHz | 1777 MHz+15% |
| 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)
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P3200 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) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P3200) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P3200) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P3200 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P3200) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-56% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 114.4+14% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P3200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $63, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Quadro P3200 costs 78.2% less ($226 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.2 (Quadro P3200) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Quadro P3200 offers 131.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $329-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $63-78% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 136.2+132% | 58.8 |
| Codename | GP104 | GA106 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #304 | #114 |
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