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

✅Costs $8,650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1814.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅58.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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2478.5% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1814.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅58.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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2478.5% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 58.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 34.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2018 and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Quadro GV100 is about 2478.5% more expensive on MSRP at $8,999 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 58.5% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 34.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro GV100 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 2060 make more sense than Quadro GV100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (160W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GV100. The trade-off is that Quadro GV100 currently gives you 34.7% higher G3D Mark and 58.5% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	108 FPS	210 FPS
medium	98 FPS	185 FPS
high	82 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	188 FPS
medium	83 FPS	158 FPS
high	69 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	94 FPS
medium	43 FPS	80 FPS
high	31 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	47 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro GV100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	290 FPS	385 FPS
medium	247 FPS	342 FPS
high	197 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	258 FPS
medium	164 FPS	224 FPS
high	131 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	128 FPS
medium	91 FPS	106 FPS
high	75 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	69 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro GV100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	635 FPS	856 FPS
medium	508 FPS	684 FPS
high	423 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	642 FPS
medium	381 FPS	513 FPS
high	318 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	428 FPS
medium	254 FPS	342 FPS
high	212 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	214 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro GV100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	428 FPS	318 FPS
medium	354 FPS	279 FPS
high	286 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	243 FPS
medium	302 FPS	219 FPS
high	235 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	148 FPS
medium	166 FPS	128 FPS
high	154 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	83 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro GV100

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 GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the Quadro GV100 leads by 34.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	14,114	19,013+35%
Architecture	Turing	Volta
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	5120+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+158%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+3%	1627 MHz
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	120	320+167%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	10 MB+426%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Tensor Cores	240	640+167%

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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 GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
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 GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 204.8% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	1024 GB/s+205%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro GV100
TDP	160W-36%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+16%	76.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 96.1% less ($8650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1823.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).