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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅44% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 400).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (400 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅44% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 400).

Why buy it

✅11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (400 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU better than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU averages 11.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,153 vs 10,858 in G3D Mark. On top of that, RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, 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?

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm 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?

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 11.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.7% 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, RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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, RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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.

Quadro RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	123 FPS	178 FPS
medium	113 FPS	153 FPS
high	98 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	144 FPS
medium	91 FPS	118 FPS
high	77 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	56 FPS	70 FPS
medium	50 FPS	60 FPS
high	41 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	451 FPS	502 FPS
medium	391 FPS	402 FPS
high	317 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	251 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	376 FPS
medium	244 FPS	301 FPS
high	211 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	251 FPS
medium	126 FPS	201 FPS
high	108 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	125 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	489 FPS	502 FPS
medium	391 FPS	402 FPS
high	326 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	251 FPS
1440p
low	366 FPS	376 FPS
medium	293 FPS	301 FPS
high	244 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	244 FPS	251 FPS
medium	195 FPS	201 FPS
high	163 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	125 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	489 FPS	389 FPS
medium	391 FPS	346 FPS
high	326 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	251 FPS
1440p
low	366 FPS	283 FPS
medium	293 FPS	257 FPS
high	244 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	244 FPS	188 FPS
medium	195 FPS	163 FPS
high	163 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	101 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 and the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 11,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12,800 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 100 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 576 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	10,858	11,153+3%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4608	12800+178%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.31 TFLOPS	65.28 TFLOPS+300%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz	2550 MHz+44%
ROPs	96	176+83%
TMUs	288	400+39%
L1 Cache	4.5 MB	12.5 MB+178%
L2 Cache	6 MB	72 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	72	100+39%
Tensor Cores	576+44%	400

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 Quadro RTX 3000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the Quadro RTX 3000 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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 Quadro RTX 3000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 72 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	72 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12.2 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	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 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 250W — a 3.9% difference. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
TDP	260W	250W-4%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	41.8	44.6+7%