GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q 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 P2000 Max-Q 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 P2000 Max-Q: 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

  • 146.8% 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

  • 100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.

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.
  • 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 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 146.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 163.7% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 5,353), 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 14nm, 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 P2000 Max-Q 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 P2000 Max-Q

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 5 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 5,353 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 163.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro P2000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro P2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
14,114+164%
5,353
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1920+150%
768
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+14%
1468 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro P2000 Max-Q
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 P2000 Max-Q 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 128-bit on the Quadro P2000 Max-Q.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro P2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 80W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro P2000 Max-Q
TDP
160W
80W-50%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+32%
66.9
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro P2000 Max-Q
MSRP
$349
Codename
TU106
GP107GL
Release
January 7 2019
July 5 2017
Ranking
#168
#426

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