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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 RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
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.
RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 26 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,162 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 and the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile reaches 11,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2,048 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 8.294 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2025 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 16 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) with 576 Tensor cores vs 64.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,858 | 11,162+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+97% | 8.294 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2025 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 288+350% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+125% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+350% | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+800% | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The Quadro RTX 3000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| 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 RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12 (12_2) (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.4+40% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile's 35W — a 152.5% difference. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 35W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 41.8 | 318.9+663% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $891 | — |
| Codename | TU102 | AD107 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | February 26 2024 |
| Ranking | #78 | #254 |
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