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

✅2.0% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,900 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 657.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 230W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 36 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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476.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅2.0% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,900 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 657.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 230W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 36 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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476.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro RTX 5000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 2.0% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 31.5% 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, 31.5% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, 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 $1,900 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,299 MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 31.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 657.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 5000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 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 $2,299 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 5000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
1080p
low	152 FPS	214 FPS
medium	137 FPS	196 FPS
high	118 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	193 FPS
medium	107 FPS	161 FPS
high	91 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	126 FPS
medium	65 FPS	106 FPS
high	50 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	78 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
1080p
low	425 FPS	455 FPS
medium	366 FPS	393 FPS
high	296 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	271 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	282 FPS
medium	229 FPS	236 FPS
high	190 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	128 FPS
medium	114 FPS	110 FPS
high	96 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
1080p
low	859 FPS	695 FPS
medium	693 FPS	556 FPS
high	602 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	347 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	521 FPS
medium	529 FPS	417 FPS
high	452 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	347 FPS
medium	346 FPS	278 FPS
high	275 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	174 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
1080p
low	580 FPS	546 FPS
medium	514 FPS	466 FPS
high	424 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	447 FPS
medium	427 FPS	384 FPS
high	335 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	278 FPS
medium	266 FPS	260 FPS
high	234 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	174 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro RTX 5000

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 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 15,443 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 31.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000) with 152 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
G3D Mark Score	20,312+32%	15,443
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+58%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+45%	11.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1815 MHz+9%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	192+26%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+60%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	48+26%
Tensor Cores	152	384+153%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000 is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5000 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
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 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 230W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro RTX 5000
TDP	200W-13%	230W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+51%	67.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 82.6% less ($1900 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 659.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).