Quadro P6000 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Quadro P6000
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 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 2.1% 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 3070 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P6000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 3070 Laptop GPU
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 3070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P6000 scores 15,512 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU reaches 15,196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P6000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Quadro P6000) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,512+2% | 15,196 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 6144+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.63 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+72% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 1770 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 240+25% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 6 MB+329% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070 Laptop GPU 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro P6000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 23.438 GB+193% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 448 GB/s+4% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P6000) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P6000 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU's 290W — a 14.8% difference. The Quadro P6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro P6000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-14% | 290W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 62.0+18% | 52.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | — |
| Codename | GP102 | GA104 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #141 | #50 |
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