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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 RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 A2000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A2000 Embedded 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
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 A2000 Embedded GPU
The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 607 MHz to 1177 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,117 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 and the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU reaches 11,117 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2,560 (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 6.026 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1177 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 20 (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU) with 576 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX A2000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,858 | 11,117+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+80% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+171% | 6.026 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+50% | 1177 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 288+260% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+80% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+260% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+620% | 80 |
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 A2000 Embedded GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX A2000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A2000 Embedded GPU has 8 GB. The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2 MB (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX A2000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX A2000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX A2000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 152.5% difference. The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 500W (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX A2000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 35W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 82mm |
| Height | 0mm | 4mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 41.8 | 317.6+660% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX A2000 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $891 | — |
| Codename | TU102 | GA107S |
| Release | August 13 2018 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #78 | #243 |
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