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 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1687.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 46.2 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 23 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅193% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (23 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 23 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1723.4% HIGHER MSRP
$5,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 46.2 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

2022

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1687.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 46.2 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅193% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (23 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 23 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 23 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1723.4% HIGHER MSRP
$5,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 46.2 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P6000 better than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Yes. Quadro P6000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,512 vs 15,208 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P6000 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016, 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?

Quadro P6000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P6000 is about 1723.4% more expensive on MSRP at $5,999 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 8GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 8GB make more sense than Quadro P6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $329 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P6000. The trade-off is that Quadro P6000 currently gives you 2.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 8GB Benchmark Check

Quadro P6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	183 FPS	245 FPS
medium	163 FPS	233 FPS
high	140 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	226 FPS
medium	127 FPS	192 FPS
high	108 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	123 FPS
medium	63 FPS	103 FPS
high	42 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	72 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	350 FPS	373 FPS
medium	298 FPS	322 FPS
high	240 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	214 FPS	229 FPS
medium	182 FPS	195 FPS
high	149 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	110 FPS
medium	85 FPS	90 FPS
high	71 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	684 FPS	698 FPS
medium	547 FPS	558 FPS
high	456 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	513 FPS	524 FPS
medium	411 FPS	419 FPS
high	342 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	342 FPS	349 FPS
medium	274 FPS	279 FPS
high	228 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	175 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Open Quadro P6000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	545 FPS	566 FPS
medium	478 FPS	492 FPS
high	402 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	343 FPS
1440p
low	434 FPS	452 FPS
medium	382 FPS	396 FPS
high	305 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	279 FPS
medium	268 FPS	266 FPS
high	228 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	175 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Open Quadro P6000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and Quadro P6000

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 15,208 points.

Quadro P6000

The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores 15,208 and the Quadro P6000 reaches 15,512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 3,840 (Quadro P6000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
G3D Mark Score	15,208	15,512+2%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+8%	1645 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+150%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
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 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P6000 has 23 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 193% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) — a 80% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	23.438 GB+193%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	240 GB/s	432 GB/s+80%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 12.1 (Quadro P6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws 170W versus the Quadro P6000's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 650W (Quadro P6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Quadro P6000
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	89.5+44%	62.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB launched at $329 MSRP, while the Quadro P6000 launched at $5999. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB costs 94.5% less ($5670 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 46.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 2.6 (Quadro P6000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers 1676.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).