Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

8,119

May 27 2019
60 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 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #150 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
99%
#72
Quadro P4200
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95%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
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83%
#135
Tesla K20m
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1622%
#150
100%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
100%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
100%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
99%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
97%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
94%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
93%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design scores 8,119 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: TU106), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2304 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 144 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.599 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1215 MHz from a base of 600 MHz.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score8,119
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTuring (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTU106
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient12 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2304
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling144
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1215 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency600 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance5.599 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second175.0 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count10,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#313
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 14 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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 rate14 Gbps
L1 Cache2.3 MB
L2 Cache4 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 7.5
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNo
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Integrated — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Integrated PortsNumber of Integrated display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNVENC 7th Gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionNVDEC 4th Gen
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.265,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design draws 60 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: Unknown at idle, Unknown under load.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
TDPPower consumption under load60 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
Weight0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idleUnknown
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming loadUnknown
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Value Analysis

It holds Rank #150 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #313 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#150
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#313
Release DateMay 27 2019
Release Year2019

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