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 NVS 420 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 NVS 420: 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

✅3891.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.
❌43.1% longer card at 229mm vs 160mm.

Quadro NVS 420

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 229mm, a 69mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
❌2018 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $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 3891.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 10202.2% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 137), 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 16nm, 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro NVS 420 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 NVS 420

The Quadro NVS 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro NVS 420's 137 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 10202.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro NVS 420 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro NVS 420
G3D Mark Score	14,114+10202%	137
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	7.589 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+2%	1647 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+126%	0.84 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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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 NVS 420 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro NVS 420
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 NVS 420 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 NVS 420. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro NVS 420
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 10_0 (Quadro NVS 420). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro NVS 420
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+20%	10_0
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs PureVideo HD (Quadro NVS 420). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro NVS 420
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	PureVideo HD
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro NVS 420's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro NVS 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 420). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro NVS 420
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	160mm
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+6200%	1.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro NVS 420 was 100+% cheaper ($349 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Infinity (Quadro NVS 420) — the Quadro NVS 420 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro NVS 420
MSRP	$349	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	40.4	Infinity
Codename	TU106	GP104
Release	January 7 2019	February 21 2018
Ranking	#168	#266

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