Quadro P5000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro P5000
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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 P5000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro P5000?
The matchup between the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the professional Quadro P5000 highlights the distance between current gaming power and legacy Pascal-based workstation flagship muscle. The RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 30-40% faster in raw benchmarks, moving from a chip that can handle basic professional design to a powerhouse that masters 1440p Ultra gaming with high refresh rates.
Technically, the Quadro P5000 features a massive 16GB VRAM buffer—double the 8GB found on the 3060 Ti. While this is an advantage for large professional datasets, its older architecture lacks the specialized RT and Tensor cores that make the Ampere-based card so effective in modern titles. The RTX 3060 Ti offers much higher bandwidth and better overall throughput for today's most demanding software. For any user moving from a legacy high-end workstation card, the 3060 Ti provides a more fluid and modern digital experience.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the definitive winner in this comparison, providing a level of speed and features that the older professional card simply cannot replicate. it is the superior choice for anyone who wants a modern, world-class experience in gaming and high-end rendering. while the Quadro P5000 was a powerhouse in its era, 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 P5000 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 59.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro P5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-59.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+59.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $400 for the Quadro P5000, it costs 30% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 128% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+128%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅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 P5000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.
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 P5000 scores 12,728 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 59.6%. The Quadro P5000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro P5000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,728 | 20,312+60% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4864+138% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+83% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+4% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 160+5% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 4.8 MB+411% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | 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)
The Quadro P5000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P5000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s+56% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.3+30% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | 3rd Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5000 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 10.5% difference. The Quadro P5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-10% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 70.7 | 101.6+44% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 30% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.8 (Quadro P5000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 128% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $399-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $280-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.8 | 72.5+128% |
| Codename | GP104 | GA104 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #206 | #73 |
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