GeForce RTX 3060 vs Quadro P5000
GeForce RTX 3060
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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 GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5000
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 P5000 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 33.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $400 for the Quadro P5000, it costs 28% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 84.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($289) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 and Quadro P5000
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 P5000
The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro P5000's 12,728 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 33.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+34% | 12,728 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+75% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+44% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+3% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 160+43% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+272% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
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 P5000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s+25% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 3rd Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro P5000's 180W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-6% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+41% | 70.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $400. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 27.8% less ($111 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 31.8 (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 84.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-87% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289-28% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+85% | 31.8 |
| Codename | GA106 | GP104 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | October 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #114 | #206 |
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