Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Quadro RTX 4000
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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 4000
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 13.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 24% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 15.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($220) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 and GeForce RTX 3060
Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
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 4000 scores 14,925 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 13.9%. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 288 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925 | 16,995+14% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3584+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+79% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1777 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 3.5 MB+52% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+29% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+157% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 24.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+24% | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 6.1% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-6% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3 | 100.0+7% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 23.9% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 15.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $329-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220-24% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8+15% | 58.8 |
| Codename | TU104 | GA106 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #154 | #114 |
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