GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro FX 4700 X2

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4700 X2

2008Core: 602 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro FX 4700 X2 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 vs Quadro FX 4700 X2 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 vs Quadro FX 4700 X2: 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

  • 1017.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $2,650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
  • Delivers 17841.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

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

Quadro FX 4700 X2

2008

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2008 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 759.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,999 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 1017.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1987.9% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 676), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 55nm, 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 $2,650 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $2,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 17841.3% (40.4 vs 0.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro FX 4700 X2 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4700 X2

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro FX 4700 X2's 676 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1987.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro FX 4700 X2
G3D Mark Score
14,114+1988%
676
Architecture
Turing
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
1920+900%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+1295%
0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+100%
24
TMUs
120+88%
64
L2 Cache
3 MB+1479%
0.19 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro FX 4700 X2
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 FX 4700 X2 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 50% 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 FX 4700 X2. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro FX 4700 X2
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+1479%
0.19 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro FX 4700 X2's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro FX 4700 X2
TDP
160W
150W-6%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+1860%
4.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 88.4% cheaper ($2650 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 20100% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP
$349-88%
$2999
Performance per Dollar
40.4+20100%
0.2
Codename
TU106
GT200B
Release
January 7 2019
November 11 2008
Ranking
#168
#884

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