Quadro RTX A6000 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Quadro RTX A6000
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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 A6000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX A6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 34.1% 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 A6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+34.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-34.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 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 $3,500 for the Quadro RTX A6000, it costs 92% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 802.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+802.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅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 A6000 and GeForce RTX 3060
Quadro RTX A6000
The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.
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 A6000 scores 22,798 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the Quadro RTX A6000 leads by 34.1%. The Quadro RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 336 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,798+34% | 16,995 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+200% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.71 TFLOPS+204% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+1% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 112+133% | 48 |
| TMUs | 336+200% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+200% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+200% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 336+200% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | 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 A6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 113.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Quadro RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | 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 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX A6000 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 170W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 100.0+32% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 91.7% less ($3211 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 804.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | $329-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $289-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 58.8+805% |
| Codename | GA102 | GA106 |
| Release | October 5 2020 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #54 | #114 |
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