GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 3000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

2019Core: 960 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 3000

2018Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 3000 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 3000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 3000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 115W instead of 260W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 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

Why buy it

  • 39.1% 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).
  • 140% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 240).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 126.1% higher power demand at 260W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro RTX 3000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 39.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.7% in PassMark G3D (10,858 vs 10,676), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro RTX 3000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro RTX 3000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 3000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 960 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,676 points.

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) scores 10,676 and the Quadro RTX 3000 reaches 10,858 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 4.608 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 240 Tensor cores vs 576.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score
10,676
10,858+2%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1920
4608+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.608 TFLOPS
16.31 TFLOPS+254%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1770 MHz+48%
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
120
288+140%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
4.5 MB+137%
L2 Cache
3 MB
6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores
30
72+140%
Tensor Cores
240
576+140%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 2060 (móvel) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 3000. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
3 MB
6 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Quadro RTX 3000
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.1+10%
1.0
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder
NVENC 7.0
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP9
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) draws 115W versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 260W — a 77.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Quadro RTX 3000
TDP
115W-56%
260W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
92.8+122%
41.8
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP
$800
Codename
TU106
TU102
Release
January 29 2019
August 13 2018
Ranking
#236
#78

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