GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
Quadro 600

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro 600

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 600

2017Core: 1430 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 600

#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
99%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
97%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
91%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
89%
#234
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5059%
#249
Quadro 600
MSRP: $179|Avg: $20
100%
#251
Quadro 410
MSRP: $149|Avg: $25
98%
#253
FirePro W600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $30
97%
#254
Quadro K5200
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70
93%
#255
L2
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500
93%
#256
FirePro W8100
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200
93%
#257
FirePro V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $96
91%
#258
Quadro K2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
91%
#260
FirePro W8000
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
91%
#261
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
90%
#262
Quadro K2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
90%
#264
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. 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 600 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 3791.2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 600.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 600
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3791.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3791.2%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
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

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 177.9% better value per dollar than the Quadro 600.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 600
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+177.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)
More affordable ($20)

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro 600

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro 600

The Quadro 600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 522 points. Launch price was $178.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro 600's 522 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 3791.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro 600 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 384 (Quadro 600). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1620 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 600
G3D Mark Score
20,312+3791%
522
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4864+1167%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+1202%
1.244 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+3%
1620 MHz
ROPs
80+400%
16
TMUs
152+533%
24
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+3329%
0.14 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

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 600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 600
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 600 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 700% 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 1 MB (Quadro 600) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 600
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+700%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro 600's 40W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro 600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 600
TDP
200W
40W-80%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+676%
13.1
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Quadro 600 launched at $179 and now averages $20. The Quadro 600 costs 92.9% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 26.1 (Quadro 600) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 177.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 600
MSRP
$399
$179-55%
Avg Price (30d)
$280
$20-93%
Performance per Dollar
72.5+178%
26.1
Codename
GA104
GP107
Release
December 1 2020
February 7 2017
Ranking
#73
#558