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

2021

Why buy it

✅+18.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $520 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
✅Delivers 205.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 16.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅4.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅21.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 112).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,363 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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158.1% HIGHER MSRP
$849 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($849 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅+18.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $520 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
✅Delivers 205.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 16.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅4.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅21.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 112).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,363 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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158.1% HIGHER MSRP
$849 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($849 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell averages 4.2% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 16,995 vs 14,363 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (70W vs 170W).

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

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 12 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3060 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is about 158.1% more expensive on MSRP at $849 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 4.2% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (14,363 vs 16,995). GeForce RTX 3060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 158.1% more on MSRP for only 4.2% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $329 MSRP, you are saving about $520 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3060 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 Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low	149 FPS	181 FPS
medium	131 FPS	160 FPS
high	118 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	158 FPS
medium	104 FPS	133 FPS
high	92 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	80 FPS
medium	58 FPS	68 FPS
high	39 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low	354 FPS	294 FPS
medium	310 FPS	255 FPS
high	249 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	212 FPS
medium	196 FPS	181 FPS
high	160 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	99 FPS
medium	94 FPS	83 FPS
high	77 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low	765 FPS	646 FPS
medium	612 FPS	517 FPS
high	510 FPS	431 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	323 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	485 FPS
medium	432 FPS	388 FPS
high	366 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	242 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	323 FPS
medium	298 FPS	259 FPS
high	221 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	162 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low	523 FPS	290 FPS
medium	452 FPS	247 FPS
high	383 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	177 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	229 FPS
medium	371 FPS	198 FPS
high	298 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	139 FPS
medium	259 FPS	116 FPS
high	225 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	76 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 14,363 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 18.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1957 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 34 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) with 112 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score	16,995+18%	14,363
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	4352+21%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	17.03 TFLOPS+34%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1957 MHz+10%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	136+21%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	4.3 MB+23%
L2 Cache	3 MB	32 MB+967%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	34+21%
Tensor Cores	112	136+21%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has 16 GB. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	32 MB+967%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	9th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 70W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
TDP	170W	70W-59%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	167mm
Height	112mm	68mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	100.0	205.2+105%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 61.2% less ($520 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16.9 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 205.9% better value. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).