Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 150 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is on rank 11, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design scores 8,119 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) reaches 8,160 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1215 MHz vs 1890 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 24 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) with 288 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,119 | 8,160 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3072+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.599 TFLOPS | 11.61 TFLOPS+107% |
| Boost Clock | 1215 MHz | 1890 MHz+56% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+50% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 3 MB+30% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+50% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+200% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)'s 115W — a 62.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 70.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-48% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 135.3+91% | 71.0 |
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