Quadro P4000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro P4000
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro P4000?
Comparing the legendary GeForce RTX 3060 Ti to the professional Quadro P4000 highlights the distance between modern gaming performance and legacy Pascal-based workstation power. The RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 150-200% faster in raw benchmarks, moving from a card that can handle basic professional design to a desktop powerhouse that masters 1440p Ultra gaming with high refresh rates.
Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti features 2nd Gen RT cores and 3rd Gen Tensor cores, which provide a massive advantage in Ray Tracing and DLSS compared to the older Quadro. While the Quadro P4000 was a reliable tool for certified professional CAD and DCC applications in its era, its GDDR5 memory is now a significant bottleneck for modern software. The 3060 Ti offers much higher bandwidth and better overall throughput for today's most demanding titles and creative environments.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the definitive winner in this comparison, providing a level of speed and features that makes the older professional card look like a relic. it is the superior choice for anyone who wants a modern, world-class experience in gaming and high-end rendering in 2026. while the Quadro P4000 was an excellent single-slot solution for its time, the architectural jump to Ampere makes the RTX 3060 Ti the clear and superior winner for performance and stability.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 77.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4000.
| Insight | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-77.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+77.7%) |
| 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 (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $290 for the Quadro P4000, it costs 3% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 84% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($290) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 P4000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro P4000
The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P4000 scores 11,431 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 77.7%. The Quadro P4000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P4000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,431 | 20,312+78% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 4864+171% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.304 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+205% |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz | 1665 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 112 | 152+36% |
| L1 Cache | 0.66 MB | 4.8 MB+627% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Quadro P4000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.3+30% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4000 draws 105W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 62.3% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W-48% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 108.9+7% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4000 launched at $815 MSRP and currently averages $290, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 3.4% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.4 (Quadro P4000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 84% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $815 | $399-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $290 | $280-3% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.4 | 72.5+84% |
| Codename | GP104 | GA104 |
| Release | February 6 2017 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #239 | #73 |
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