Quadro RTX 8000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 8000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3540.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3540.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) | ✅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 8000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 576 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927 | 20,312+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 4864+6% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+6% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 288+89% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 4.8 MB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+89% | 38 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+279% | 152 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+71% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 200W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| 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 | 101.6+33% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP and currently averages $9999, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 97.2% less ($9719 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 3525% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | $399-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | $280-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 72.5+3525% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA104 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #78 | #73 |
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