Quadro P500 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 P500 is positioned at rank #244 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 P500

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

96%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

89%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

87%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

86%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

80%

#229

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4450%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

95%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

95%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

88%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

86%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

85%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

82%

#255

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

82%

#256

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

82%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

80%

#258

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1124.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P500.

Insight	Quadro P500	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1124.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1124.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $500 for the Quadro P500, it costs 44% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2086.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P500	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2086.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅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.

Quadro P500 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P500 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Quadro P500

The Quadro P500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro P500 scores 1,659 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1124.4%. The Quadro P500 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P500) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.7772 TFLOPS (Quadro P500) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P500	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	1,659	20,312+1124%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	256	4864+1800%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7772 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+1984%
Boost Clock	1518 MHz	1665 MHz+10%
ROPs	16	80+400%
TMUs	16	152+850%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	4.8 MB+5233%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P500	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro P500) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P500	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P500 draws 18W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 167% difference. The Quadro P500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P500) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

Feature	Quadro P500	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	18W-91%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	92.2	101.6+10%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 44% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Quadro P500) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2097% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).