Quadro RTX 3000 mobile vs Quadro RTX 6000

When comparing Quadro RTX 3000 mobile and Quadro RTX 6000, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Quadro RTX 3000 mobile and Quadro RTX 6000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro RTX 3000 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro RTX 3000 mobile is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro RTX 3000 mobile here:

Main Specs

  Quadro RTX 3000 mobile Quadro RTX 6000
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 260 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR6 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 24 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
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  • Quadro RTX 6000 has 225% more power consumption, than Quadro RTX 3000 mobile.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Quadro RTX 6000 has 18 GB more memory, than Quadro RTX 3000 mobile.
  • Quadro RTX 3000 mobile is used in Mobile workstations, and Quadro RTX 6000 - in Desktops.
  • Quadro RTX 3000 mobile and Quadro RTX 6000 are build with Turing architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro RTX 6000 is 495 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 3000 mobile.
  • Quadro RTX 3000 mobile and Quadro RTX 6000 are manufactured by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro RTX 3000 mobile and Quadro RTX 6000 is 14000 MHz.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 80−85
ultra / 1080p 35−40 65−70
QHD / 1440p 27−30 50−55
4K / 2160p 16−18 35−40
low / 720p 80−85 100−110
medium / 1080p 60−65 95−100
The average gaming FPS of Quadro RTX 6000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 58% more, than Quadro RTX 3000 mobile.

Full Specs

  Quadro RTX 3000 mobile Quadro RTX 6000
Architecture Turing Turing
Code name N19E-Q1 TU102
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 27 May 2019 13 August 2018
Pipelines 1920 4608
Core clock speed 945 MHz 1440 MHz
Boost Clock 1380 MHz 1770 MHz
Transistor count 10,800 million 18,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 198.7 509.8
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 14000 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 448.0 GB/s 672.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_1) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 7.5 7.5
Laptop size large
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