Quadro P6000 vs RTX 3000 Ada Generation 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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The RTX 3000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation 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.
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P6000 scores 15,512 and the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 15,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P6000 is built on Pascal while the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Quadro P6000) vs 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,512 | 15,848+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4608+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.63 TFLOPS | 15.62 TFLOPS+24% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 2000 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+67% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 4.5 MB+221% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation 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 256 GB/s (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 68.8% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro P6000) vs 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 23.438 GB+193% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+69% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P6000) vs 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| 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 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation 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 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P6000 draws 250W versus the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 115W — a 74% difference. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro P6000) vs 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 115W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 62.0 | 137.8+122% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | — |
| Codename | GP102 | AD106 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #141 | #134 |
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