Quadro P6000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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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 Quadro P6000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 193% more VRAM (23 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
| Insight | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+193%) | 🎮 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 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $1,500 for the Quadro P6000, it costs 81% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 425.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+425.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P6000 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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: 15,208 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P6000 scores 15,512 and the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB reaches 15,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P6000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Quadro P6000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Raw compute: 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,512+2% | 15,208 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+7% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.63 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 1777 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+114% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 3.5 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P6000 comes with 23 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has 8 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 193% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) vs 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — a 80% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 23.438 GB+193% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+80% | 240 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P6000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB).
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P6000 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro P6000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 170W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 62.0 | 89.5+44% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P6000 launched at $5999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB launched at $329 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB costs 81.3% less ($1220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro P6000) vs 54.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers 427.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5999 | $329-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $280-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 54.3+427% |
| Codename | GP102 | GA106 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #141 | #147 |
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