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

✅14.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $851 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 367.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.
❌118.1% longer card at 229mm vs 105mm.

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 229mm, a 124mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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243.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,200 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅14.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $851 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 367.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 229mm, a 124mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.
❌118.1% longer card at 229mm vs 105mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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243.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,200 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro P4200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 14.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 36% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2018, 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, 36.0% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. 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?

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 about $851 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $1,200 MSRP, and you are getting 14.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 36.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 367.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P4200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P4200 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 $1,200 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 P4200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	108 FPS	127 FPS
medium	98 FPS	108 FPS
high	82 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	103 FPS
medium	83 FPS	85 FPS
high	69 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	44 FPS
medium	43 FPS	38 FPS
high	31 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	290 FPS	230 FPS
medium	247 FPS	196 FPS
high	197 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	165 FPS
medium	164 FPS	139 FPS
high	131 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	97 FPS
medium	91 FPS	80 FPS
high	75 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	635 FPS	467 FPS
medium	508 FPS	374 FPS
high	423 FPS	311 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	233 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	350 FPS
medium	381 FPS	280 FPS
high	318 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	233 FPS
medium	254 FPS	187 FPS
high	212 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	117 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	428 FPS	257 FPS
medium	354 FPS	226 FPS
high	286 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	193 FPS
medium	302 FPS	169 FPS
high	235 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	105 FPS
medium	166 FPS	87 FPS
high	154 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro P4200

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 P4200

The Quadro P4200 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: 10,376 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro P4200's 10,376 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 36%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
G3D Mark Score	14,114+36%	10,376
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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P4200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
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 P4200 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4200 offers 33.3% 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 P4200) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
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 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
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 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P4200
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	105mm
Height	113mm	82mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80
Perf/Watt	88.2	103.8+18%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro P4200 launched at $1200. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 70.9% less ($851 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.6 (Quadro P4200) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 369.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).