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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅1.3% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2537.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2027.7% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅1.3% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2537.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2027.7% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Quadro GP100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 1.3% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 13,710 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro GP100 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, 24.0% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $6,671 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $7,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 24.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2537.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro GP100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro GP100 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $7,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 GP100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	149 FPS	190 FPS
medium	131 FPS	177 FPS
high	118 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	177 FPS
medium	104 FPS	149 FPS
high	92 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	109 FPS
medium	58 FPS	91 FPS
high	39 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	61 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	354 FPS	313 FPS
medium	310 FPS	274 FPS
high	249 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	212 FPS
medium	196 FPS	181 FPS
high	160 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	108 FPS
medium	94 FPS	91 FPS
high	77 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	765 FPS	617 FPS
medium	612 FPS	494 FPS
high	510 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	463 FPS
medium	432 FPS	370 FPS
high	366 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	308 FPS
medium	298 FPS	247 FPS
high	221 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	154 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	523 FPS	455 FPS
medium	452 FPS	417 FPS
high	383 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	365 FPS
medium	371 FPS	337 FPS
high	298 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	234 FPS
medium	259 FPS	218 FPS
high	225 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	146 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Quadro GP100

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 GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Quadro GP100's 13,710 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 24%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	16,995+24%	13,710
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+23%	10.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+23%	1442 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	224+100%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+169%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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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 GP100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	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 GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 184.4% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	1024 GB/s+184%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 32.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). 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 GP100
TDP	170W-28%	235W
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+72%	58.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 95.3% less ($6671 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2485% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).