RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains a capable 1080p/1440p gaming GPU, but comparing it to professional workstation cards like the RTX PRO series is not meaningful for gaming purposes. Pro cards are optimized for CAD, 3D rendering, and professional visualization workloads with certified drivers, not gaming performance.
For gaming, the RTX 3060 Ti with its 4864 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6 delivers solid 1080p high-refresh and 1440p 60+ FPS gaming. Professional RTX PRO cards offer ECC memory, certified drivers, and optimizations for professional applications.
Gamers should compare the RTX 3060 Ti against other consumer GeForce cards like the RTX 4060 Ti or RTX 4070. Professional users requiring workstation-class reliability and driver certification should consider Quadro/RTX PRO lineup based on their specific application requirements.
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 52.5% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
| Insight | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+52.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-52.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $4,799 for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, it costs 94% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1024.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1024.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,799) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 2377 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,968 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell scores 30,968 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell leads by 52.5%. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 14,080 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 66.94 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2377 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 110 RT cores (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 440 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30,968+52% | 20,312 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 14080+189% | 4864 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 66.94 TFLOPS+313% | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2377 MHz+43% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+120% | 80 |
| TMUs | 440+189% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 13.8 MB+188% | 4.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+2300% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 110+189% | 38 |
| Tensor Cores | 440+189% | 152 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 128.6% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+129% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+2300% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (9th Gen) | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (6th Gen) | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 200W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 103.2+2% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $4799, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 94.2% less ($4519 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1015.4% better value. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6999 | $399-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4799 | $280-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 72.5+1015% |
| Codename | GB202 | GA104 |
| Release | March 18 2025 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #13 | #73 |
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