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 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅74.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 118.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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25.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅74.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 118.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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25.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro P5200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 74.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 11,650 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P5200 is a 2018 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 74.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 74.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 74.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 118.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P5200 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $500 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	152 FPS	117 FPS
medium	137 FPS	106 FPS
high	118 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	102 FPS
medium	107 FPS	87 FPS
high	91 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	54 FPS
medium	65 FPS	48 FPS
high	50 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	425 FPS	289 FPS
medium	366 FPS	239 FPS
high	296 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	192 FPS
medium	229 FPS	161 FPS
high	190 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	101 FPS
medium	114 FPS	83 FPS
high	96 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	859 FPS	513 FPS
medium	693 FPS	419 FPS
high	602 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	393 FPS
medium	529 FPS	315 FPS
high	452 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	248 FPS
medium	346 FPS	205 FPS
high	275 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	124 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	580 FPS	334 FPS
medium	514 FPS	272 FPS
high	424 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	253 FPS
medium	427 FPS	202 FPS
high	335 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	133 FPS
medium	266 FPS	109 FPS
high	234 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	77 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro P5200

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.

Quadro P5200

The Quadro P5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1746 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,650 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro P5200's 11,650 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 74.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	20,312+74%	11,650
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4864+90%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+81%	8.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1746 MHz+5%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	160+5%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+411%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro P5200
TDP	200W	100W-50%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	116.5+15%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20.2% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 23.3 (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 118.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).