GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
Quadro P3000

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro P3000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P3000

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1645 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 P3000

#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
97%
#120
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1388%
#135
Quadro P3000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
100%
#136
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
100%
#139
Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $120
94%
#140
Radeon Pro V520
MSRP: $800|Avg: $300
94%
#141
Quadro M5500
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
93%
#142
Quadro K1200
MSRP: $300|Avg: $184
93%
#143
Quadro P400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $60
92%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
91%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
90%
#146
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
89%
#147
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
89%
#148
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
87%
#149
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
86%
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 P3000 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 218.2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P3000.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+218.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-218.2%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 Quadro P3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 71% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 10% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+10%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)
More affordable ($80)

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro P3000

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 P3000

The Quadro P3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro P3000's 6,384 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 218.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro P3000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Quadro P3000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
G3D Mark Score
20,312+218%
6,384
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
4864+27%
3840
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+28%
12.63 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+1%
1645 MHz
ROPs
80
96+20%
TMUs
152
240+58%
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+243%
1.4 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 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 P3000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
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 P3000 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3 MB (Quadro P3000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3000). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P3000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro P3000's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro P3000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
TDP
200W-20%
250W
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
101.6+298%
25.5
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Quadro P3000 launched at $600 and now averages $80. The Quadro P3000 costs 71.4% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 79.8 (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 offers 10.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro P3000
MSRP
$399-34%
$600
Avg Price (30d)
$280
$80-71%
Performance per Dollar
72.5
79.8+10%
Codename
GA104
GP102
Release
December 1 2020
October 1 2016
Ranking
#73
#141