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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 87.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-87.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+87.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $891 for the Quadro RTX 3000, it costs 69% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 495.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+495.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($891) | ✅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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 87.1%. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 576 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,858 | 20,312+87% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 4864+6% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+6% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 288+89% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 4.8 MB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+89% | 38 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+279% | 152 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 200W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| 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 | 101.6+143% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $891, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 68.6% less ($611 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 494.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $399-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $891 | $280-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 72.5+494% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA104 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #78 | #73 |
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