Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
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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 5000 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing / 12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $692 for the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel), it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 144.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+144.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($692) | ✅More affordable ($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 5000 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,372 points.
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 5000 (móvel) scores 15,372 and the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB reaches 15,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Raw compute: 9.492 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) with 384 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,372+1% | 15,208 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3584+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.492 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+34% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1777 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+71% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 3.5 MB+17% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+71% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 384+243% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) 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 5000 (móvel) | 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 5000 (móvel)) 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 5000 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) | 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 5000 (móvel) draws 110W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 170W — a 42.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-35% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 139.7+56% | 89.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) launched at $2299 MSRP and currently averages $692, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB launched at $329 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB costs 59.5% less ($412 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) vs 54.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers 144.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2299 | $329-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $692 | $280-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.2 | 54.3+145% |
| Codename | TU104 | GA106 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #181 | #147 |
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