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

✅57.0% more average FPS across 46 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).
✅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 P4000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 46 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅57.0% more average FPS across 46 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).
✅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 average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 46 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌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 P4000 Max-Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 57.0% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 7,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P4000 Max-Q is a 2017 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 2017, 88.2% 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 57.0% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 88.2% 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 P4000 Max-Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P4000 Max-Q 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 P4000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	108 FPS	82 FPS
medium	98 FPS	71 FPS
high	82 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	72 FPS
medium	83 FPS	63 FPS
high	69 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	26 FPS
medium	43 FPS	24 FPS
high	31 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	290 FPS	210 FPS
medium	247 FPS	180 FPS
high	197 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	160 FPS
medium	164 FPS	134 FPS
high	131 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	94 FPS
medium	91 FPS	77 FPS
high	75 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	635 FPS	338 FPS
medium	508 FPS	270 FPS
high	423 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	253 FPS
medium	381 FPS	202 FPS
high	318 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	169 FPS
medium	254 FPS	135 FPS
high	212 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	84 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	428 FPS	162 FPS
medium	354 FPS	133 FPS
high	286 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	118 FPS
medium	302 FPS	99 FPS
high	235 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	67 FPS
medium	166 FPS	54 FPS
high	154 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro P4000 Max-Q

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 P4000 Max-Q

The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1114 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro P4000 Max-Q's 7,500 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 88.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4.401 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1228 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	14,114+88%	7,500
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920+7%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+47%	4.401 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+37%	1228 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120+7%	112
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+188%	0.66 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 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 P4000 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro P4000 Max-Q's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+18%	75.0