Quadro RTX 3000
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Quadro RTX 3000

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

10,858

MSRP

$800

AVG Price

$891

August 13 2018
260 Watt
Turing (2018−2022)

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.

Overview

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000

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Radeon Pro W5700
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133%
#43
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129%
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#46
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122%
#49
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113%
#50
111%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
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109%
#52
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106%
#54
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106%
#55
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103%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
100%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
98%
#59
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94%
#60
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93%
#62
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92%
#63
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MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
91%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
89%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
87%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
80%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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76%
#70
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66%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
64%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro RTX 3000 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU102), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4608 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 288 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 16.31 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1770 MHz from a base of 1395 MHz.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score10,858
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTuring (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTU102
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient12 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute4608
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling288
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending96
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1770 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1395 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance16.31 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second509.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count18,600 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#78
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 3000 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
L1 Cache4.5 MB
L2 Cache6 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Quadro RTX 3000 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.0
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 11.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportOptimus
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version7th Gen NVENC
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version5th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000
TDPPower consumption under load260 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $891 (MSRP: $800), the Quadro RTX 3000 delivers 12 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #78 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$800
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$891
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#78
Release DateAugust 13 2018
Release Year2018

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