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Quadro RTX 3000
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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 RTX 3000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 30% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 3000.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-30%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+30%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $891 for the Quadro RTX 3000, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 865.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+865.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($891) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and GeForce RTX 2060
Quadro RTX 3000
The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 30%. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 576 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,858 | 14,114+30% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+140% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+153% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+5% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 288+140% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+137% | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+140% | 30 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+140% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 160W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 72-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 41.8 | 88.2+111% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $891, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 86.5% less ($771 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 863.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $349-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $891 | $120-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 117.6+864% |
| Codename | TU102 | TU106 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #78 | #168 |
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