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

✅33.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 206.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌25% higher power demand at 200W vs 160W.

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 160W instead of 200W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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125.3% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅33.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 206.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 160W instead of 200W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌25% higher power demand at 200W vs 160W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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125.3% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro RTX 4000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 36.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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, 36.1% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 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 $500 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $899 MSRP, and you are getting 33.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 36.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 206.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 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 $899 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 RTX 4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	152 FPS	129 FPS
medium	137 FPS	111 FPS
high	118 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	105 FPS
medium	107 FPS	87 FPS
high	91 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	46 FPS
medium	65 FPS	40 FPS
high	50 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	425 FPS	270 FPS
medium	366 FPS	225 FPS
high	296 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	203 FPS
medium	229 FPS	168 FPS
high	190 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	117 FPS
medium	114 FPS	100 FPS
high	96 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	859 FPS	672 FPS
medium	693 FPS	537 FPS
high	602 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	504 FPS
medium	529 FPS	403 FPS
high	452 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	336 FPS
medium	346 FPS	269 FPS
high	275 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	580 FPS	248 FPS
medium	514 FPS	215 FPS
high	424 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	190 FPS
medium	427 FPS	168 FPS
high	335 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	113 FPS
medium	266 FPS	95 FPS
high	234 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro RTX 4000

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 RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 36.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 152 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	20,312+36%	14,925
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+111%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+128%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+8%	1545 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+6%	144
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+109%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+6%	36
Tensor Cores	152	288+89%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	200W	160W-20%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+9%	93.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 55.6% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 206.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).