GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro 6000

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

✅+424.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4,050 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 6508.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Quadro 6000

2010

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,692 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1160.5% HIGHER MSRP
$4,399 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($4,399 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro 6000

2010

Why buy it

✅+424.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4,050 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 6508.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,692 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1160.5% HIGHER MSRP
$4,399 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($4,399 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro 6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 2,692 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro 6000 is a 2010 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 2010, 424.3% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 40nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $4,050 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $4,399 MSRP, and you are getting 424.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 6508.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro 6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro 6000 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 $4,399 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 6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro 6000
1080p
low	108 FPS	67 FPS
medium	98 FPS	58 FPS
high	82 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	55 FPS
medium	83 FPS	48 FPS
high	69 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	22 FPS
medium	43 FPS	21 FPS
high	31 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	11 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro 6000
1080p
low	290 FPS	109 FPS
medium	247 FPS	87 FPS
high	197 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	74 FPS
medium	164 FPS	56 FPS
high	131 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	35 FPS
medium	91 FPS	28 FPS
high	75 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro 6000
1080p
low	635 FPS	121 FPS
medium	508 FPS	97 FPS
high	423 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	91 FPS
medium	381 FPS	73 FPS
high	318 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	61 FPS
medium	254 FPS	48 FPS
high	212 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	30 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro 6000
1080p
low	428 FPS	121 FPS
medium	354 FPS	97 FPS
high	286 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	91 FPS
medium	302 FPS	73 FPS
high	235 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	61 FPS
medium	166 FPS	48 FPS
high	154 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro 6000

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 6000

The Quadro 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 10 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $4,399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro 6000's 2,692 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 424.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro 6000 uses Fermi, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 448 (Quadro 6000). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro 6000
G3D Mark Score	14,114+424%	2,692
Architecture	Turing	Fermi
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1920+329%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+528%	1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	120+114%	56
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+116%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+300%	0.75 MB

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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 6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro 6000
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.75 MB (Quadro 6000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro 6000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+300%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro 6000's 204W — a 24.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro 6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro 6000
TDP	160W-22%	204W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+568%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro 6000 launched at $4399. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 92.1% less ($4050 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.6 (Quadro 6000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 6633.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).