GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro P3000 (móvel)

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

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3000 (móvel)

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

97%

#119

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1388%

#134

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

100%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

100%

#138

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

94%

#139

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

94%

#140

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#141

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

93%

#142

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#143

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

91%

#144

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#145

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

#146

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

89%

#147

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

87%

#148

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 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 166.2% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P3000 (móvel).

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+166.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-166.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 84.2% better value per dollar than the Quadro P3000 (móvel).

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289)	✅More affordable ($200)

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 Benchmark Check

Quadro P3000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Quadro P3000 (móvel)

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.

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1088 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 6,385 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 166.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,280 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.11 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	16,995+166%	6,385
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+180%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+310%	3.11 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+46%	1215 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	112+40%	80
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+645%	0.47 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+100%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+100%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 77.6% difference. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
TDP	170W	75W-56%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+18%	85.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) launched at $600 and now averages $200. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) costs 30.8% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 31.9 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 84.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).