GeForce RTX 2060 vs GRID P4-2Q

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 vs GRID P4-2Q FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GRID P4-2Q: 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

2019

Why buy it

✅+346.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1818.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID P4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,162 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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329.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 346.4% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 3,162), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,151 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $1,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1818.5% (40.4 vs 2.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GRID P4-2Q Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

GRID P4-2Q

The GRID P4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GRID P4-2Q's 3,162 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 346.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GRID P4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (GRID P4-2Q). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-2Q). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GRID P4-2Q
G3D Mark Score	14,114+346%	3,162
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1920	2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+34%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+43%	1178 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	128+7%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+153%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID P4-2Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GRID P4-2Q
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P4-2Q carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 200% 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 and 64-bit on the GRID P4-2Q. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GRID P4-2Q
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GRID P4-2Q's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GRID P4-2Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GRID P4-2Q
TDP	160W-29%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+526%	14.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GRID P4-2Q launched at $1500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 76.7% cheaper ($1151 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2.1 (GRID P4-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1823.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GRID P4-2Q
MSRP	$349-77%	$1500
Performance per Dollar	40.4+1824%	2.1
Codename	TU106	GM204
Release	January 7 2019	August 30 2015
Ranking	#168	#433

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