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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 56.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). 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 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-56.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+56.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $891 for the Quadro RTX 3000, it costs 68% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 382.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+382.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($891) | ✅More affordable ($289) |
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 3060
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 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 56.5%. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 576 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,858 | 16,995+57% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+29% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+28% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 288+157% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+29% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+157% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+414% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro RTX 3000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| 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 (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 41.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 170W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 41.8 | 100.0+139% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $891, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 67.6% less ($602 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 382% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $329-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $891 | $289-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 58.8+382% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA106 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #78 | #114 |
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