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.

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅33.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,199 less on MSRP ($800 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 765.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro SSG: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro SSG is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro SSG

2016

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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774.9% HIGHER MSRP
$6,999 MSRPvs$800 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Radeon Pro SSG

2016

Why buy it

✅33.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,199 less on MSRP ($800 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 765.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro SSG: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro SSG is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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774.9% HIGHER MSRP
$6,999 MSRPvs$800 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 3000 better than Radeon Pro SSG?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro RTX 3000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. 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 RTX 3000 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro RTX 3000 is about $6,199 cheaper on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $6,999 MSRP, and you are getting 33.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (10,858 vs 10,972). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 765.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro SSG still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro SSG 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 $6,999 MSRP, even if Quadro RTX 3000 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.

Quadro RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro SSG Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	123 FPS	121 FPS
medium	113 FPS	103 FPS
high	98 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	98 FPS
medium	91 FPS	81 FPS
high	77 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	56 FPS	43 FPS
medium	50 FPS	37 FPS
high	41 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	451 FPS	235 FPS
medium	391 FPS	204 FPS
high	317 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	166 FPS
medium	244 FPS	139 FPS
high	211 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	95 FPS
medium	126 FPS	79 FPS
high	108 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	50 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	489 FPS	494 FPS
medium	391 FPS	395 FPS
high	326 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	247 FPS
1440p
low	366 FPS	370 FPS
medium	293 FPS	296 FPS
high	244 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	244 FPS	247 FPS
medium	195 FPS	197 FPS
high	163 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	123 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	489 FPS	243 FPS
medium	391 FPS	211 FPS
high	326 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	366 FPS	185 FPS
medium	293 FPS	164 FPS
high	244 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	244 FPS	105 FPS
medium	195 FPS	88 FPS
high	163 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and Radeon Pro SSG

Quadro RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

Radeon Pro SSG

The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 and the Radeon Pro SSG reaches 10,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro SSG uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
G3D Mark Score	10,858	10,972+1%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4608+13%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.31 TFLOPS+90%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+69%	1050 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	288+13%	256
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+350%	1 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The Quadro RTX 3000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro SSG relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 3000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro SSG has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.0	1.3+30%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro SSG is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 500W (Radeon Pro SSG). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	Radeon Pro SSG
TDP	260W	260W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	41.8	42.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999. The Quadro RTX 3000 costs 88.6% less ($6199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.6 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 1.6 (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Quadro RTX 3000 offers 750% better value. The Quadro RTX 3000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).