GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro

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 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅318.3% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 708.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 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

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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186.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅318.3% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 708.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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186.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 318.3% more FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro is a 1999 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 1999, 182.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $651 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 318.3% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 182.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 708.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 2060 Benchmark Check

Quadro Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
1080p
low	108 FPS	19 FPS
medium	98 FPS	12 FPS
high	82 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	13 FPS
medium	83 FPS	7 FPS
high	69 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	5 FPS
medium	43 FPS	3 FPS
high	31 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
1080p
low	290 FPS	29 FPS
medium	247 FPS	13 FPS
high	197 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	9 FPS
medium	164 FPS	4 FPS
high	131 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	3 FPS
medium	91 FPS	1 FPS
high	75 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
1080p
low	635 FPS	225 FPS
medium	508 FPS	180 FPS
high	423 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	169 FPS
medium	381 FPS	135 FPS
high	318 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	105 FPS
medium	254 FPS	90 FPS
high	212 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	50 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
1080p
low	428 FPS	138 FPS
medium	354 FPS	109 FPS
high	286 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	81 FPS
medium	302 FPS	60 FPS
high	235 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	43 FPS
medium	166 FPS	30 FPS
high	154 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro

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.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 182.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 12 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	14,114+182%	5,000
Architecture	Turing	Celsius
Process Node	12 nm	220 nm
ROPs	48+1100%	4
TMUs	120+2900%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
TDP	160W	75W-53%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+32%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 65.1% less ($651 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.0 (Quadro) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 708% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 1999).