Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 3060 Lap...

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

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Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

72%

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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

68%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

64%

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Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

63%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

63%

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 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.

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 4000 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 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design scores 12,173 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 8.2%. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 320 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	12,173	13,170+8%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.066 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz	1777 MHz+29%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	3.5 MB+40%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+43%	28
Tensor Cores	320+186%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2.0.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 72% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.