Quadro P400 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 P400 is positioned at rank #143 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 P400

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

92%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

88%

#128

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1504%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

100%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

98%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

96%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

94%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

93%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

92%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

90%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

87%

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 uses modern memory architecture. 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 P400 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 693.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P400.

Insight	Quadro P400	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-693.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+693.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 P400 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

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 P400 scores 1,659 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 693.9%. The Quadro P400 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P400) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P400	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	1,659	13,170+694%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	256	3584+1300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.641 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1888%
Boost Clock	1252 MHz	1777 MHz+42%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	16	112+600%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	3.5 MB+3789%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P400	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 P400 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro P400) 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 P400	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P400) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P400	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12_1	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

Feature	Quadro P400	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P400 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 140% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P400) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.