GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro 2000 D

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000 D

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

100%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

96%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#272

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7137%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#293

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#294

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

95%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#298

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#301

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#302

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 2000 D lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1539.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 2000 D.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1539.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1539.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $35), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 104.9% better value per dollar than the Quadro 2000 D.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($35)

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro 2000 D

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.

Quadro 2000 D

The Quadro 2000 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,239 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro 2000 D's 1,239 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1539.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
G3D Mark Score	20,312+1539%	1,239
Architecture	Ampere	Fermi
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	4864+2433%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+3275%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	152+375%	32
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+1820%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro 2000 D relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 D has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	—
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 105.3% difference. The Quadro 2000 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 178mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
TDP	200W	62W-69%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	178mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+408%	20.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Quadro 2000 D launched at $599 and now averages $35. The Quadro 2000 D costs 87.5% less ($245 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 35.4 (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 104.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).