Quadro RTX 3000 vs Radeon RX 7600M

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 3000

2018Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 7600M

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2410 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 22.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 188.9% higher power demand at 260W vs 90W.

Radeon RX 7600M

2023

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 90W instead of 260W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600M better than Quadro RTX 3000?
Yes. Radeon RX 7600M is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 3000 averages 22.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,999 vs 10,858 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600M is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while Quadro RTX 3000 is a 2018 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?
Radeon RX 7600M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon RX 7600M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Quadro RTX 3000 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 7600M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro RTX 3000 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
Is Quadro RTX 3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $800 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7600M earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
1080p
low123 FPS164 FPS
medium113 FPS146 FPS
high98 FPS127 FPS
ultra84 FPS108 FPS
1440p
low106 FPS138 FPS
medium91 FPS112 FPS
high77 FPS98 FPS
ultra68 FPS89 FPS
4K
low56 FPS83 FPS
medium50 FPS70 FPS
high41 FPS55 FPS
ultra37 FPS47 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
1080p
low451 FPS346 FPS
medium391 FPS294 FPS
high317 FPS231 FPS
ultra244 FPS178 FPS
1440p
low296 FPS217 FPS
medium244 FPS185 FPS
high211 FPS148 FPS
ultra173 FPS118 FPS
4K
low143 FPS100 FPS
medium126 FPS84 FPS
high108 FPS71 FPS
ultra86 FPS54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
1080p
low489 FPS495 FPS
medium391 FPS396 FPS
high326 FPS330 FPS
ultra244 FPS247 FPS
1440p
low366 FPS371 FPS
medium293 FPS297 FPS
high244 FPS247 FPS
ultra183 FPS186 FPS
4K
low244 FPS247 FPS
medium195 FPS198 FPS
high163 FPS165 FPS
ultra122 FPS124 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
1080p
low489 FPS495 FPS
medium391 FPS396 FPS
high326 FPS330 FPS
ultra244 FPS247 FPS
1440p
low366 FPS371 FPS
medium293 FPS297 FPS
high244 FPS247 FPS
ultra183 FPS186 FPS
4K
low244 FPS247 FPS
medium195 FPS198 FPS
high163 FPS165 FPS
ultra122 FPS124 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and Radeon RX 7600M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 7600M

The Radeon RX 7600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2410 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,999 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 and the Radeon RX 7600M reaches 10,999 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7600M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600M). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 17.27 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600M). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2410 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 28 (Radeon RX 7600M) with 576 Tensor cores.

FeatureQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
G3D Mark Score
10,858
10,999+1%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
4608+157%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.31 TFLOPS
17.27 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock
1770 MHz
2410 MHz+36%
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
288+157%
112
L1 Cache
4.5 MB+800%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
6 MB+200%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
72+157%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 Quadro RTX 3000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 7600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 7600M has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600M 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 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600M) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
6 MB+200%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600M). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.0
1.3+30%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600M).

FeatureQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCN 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the Radeon RX 7600M's 90W — a 97.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 500W (Radeon RX 7600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
TDP
260W
90W-65%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
41.8
122.2+192%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7600M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro RTX 3000Radeon RX 7600M
MSRP
$800
Codename
TU102
Navi 33
Release
August 13 2018
January 4 2023
Ranking
#78
#248