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

✅+403.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Quadro K5000M

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,805 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro K5000M

2012

Why buy it

✅+403.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,805 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro K5000M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 2,805 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro K5000M is a 2012 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 2012, 403.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 403.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K5000M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K5000M 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 an unclear 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 K5000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
1080p
low	108 FPS	103 FPS
medium	98 FPS	89 FPS
high	82 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	90 FPS
medium	83 FPS	76 FPS
high	69 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	29 FPS
medium	43 FPS	27 FPS
high	31 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
1080p
low	290 FPS	83 FPS
medium	247 FPS	60 FPS
high	197 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	46 FPS
medium	164 FPS	30 FPS
high	131 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	18 FPS
medium	91 FPS	11 FPS
high	75 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
1080p
low	635 FPS	126 FPS
medium	508 FPS	101 FPS
high	423 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	95 FPS
medium	381 FPS	76 FPS
high	318 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	63 FPS
medium	254 FPS	50 FPS
high	212 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	32 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro K5000M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
1080p
low	428 FPS	126 FPS
medium	354 FPS	101 FPS
high	286 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	95 FPS
medium	302 FPS	76 FPS
high	235 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	63 FPS
medium	166 FPS	50 FPS
high	154 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro K5000M

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 K5000M

The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro K5000M's 2,805 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 403.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro K5000M uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,344 (Quadro K5000M). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
G3D Mark Score	14,114+403%	2,805
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1920+43%	1344
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+299%	1.615 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+7%	112
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+1627%	0.11 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 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 K5000M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
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 K5000M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000M) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro K5000M's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro K5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro K5000M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 81°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro K5000M
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-11%	81°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+214%	28.1