Quadro RTX 8000 vs GeForce RTX 3060
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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 8000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (48 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+17.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2850.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2850.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) | ✅More affordable ($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 8000 and GeForce RTX 3060
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
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 8000 scores 19,927 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the Quadro RTX 8000 leads by 17.3%. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 576 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927+17% | 16,995 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+29% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+28% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 288+157% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+29% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+157% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+414% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 113.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+300% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+113% | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) 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 8000) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | 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 8000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 41.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 170W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6 | 100.0+31% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP and currently averages $9999, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 97.1% less ($9710 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2840% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | $329-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | $289-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 58.8+2840% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA106 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #78 | #114 |
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