Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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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 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, it costs 21% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 24.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($220) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 15,208 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB reaches 15,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) with 288 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925 | 15,208+2% |
| 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 8GB 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 8GB is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — a 86.7% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+87% | 240 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB'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 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3+4% | 89.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB launched at $329 and now averages $280. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 21.4% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 54.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 24.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $329-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220-21% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8+25% | 54.3 |
| Codename | TU104 | GA106 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #154 | #147 |
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