Quadro P600 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro P600
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ 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 P600 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 512.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P600.
| Insight | Quadro P600 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-512.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+512.2%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $60), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 31.2% better value per dollar than the Quadro P600.
| Insight | Quadro P600 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 P600 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro P600
The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.
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 P600 scores 3,318 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 512.2%. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,318 | 20,312+512% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4864+1167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+1202% |
| Boost Clock | 1620 MHz | 1665 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 24 | 152+533% |
| L1 Cache | 0.14 MB | 4.8 MB+3329% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P600 | 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 P600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P600) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P600) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (Ampere).
| Feature | Quadro P600 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-80% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 83.0 | 101.6+22% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Quadro P600 costs 78.6% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 31.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro P600 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-79% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.3 | 72.5+31% |
| Codename | GP107 | GA104 |
| Release | February 7 2017 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #558 | #73 |
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