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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro 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 Quadro: 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

✅355.6% more average FPS across 50 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 50 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.
❌1999 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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186.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 355.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 182.3% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 5,000), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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 220nm, 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 $651 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 708.8% (40.4 vs 5.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro 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.

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 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 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 Quadro.

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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Quadro launched at $1000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 65.1% cheaper ($651 less). 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 newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 1999).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro
MSRP	$349-65%	$1000
Performance per Dollar	40.4+708%	5.0
Codename	TU106	NV10
Release	January 7 2019	1999
Ranking	#168	#900

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