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

✅+10.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 694% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,499 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 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,728 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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616% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅+10.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 694% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,499 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

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,728 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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616% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro P5000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 12,728 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P5000 is a 2016 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 2016, 10.9% 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 $2,150 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting 10.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 694%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P5000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P5000 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,499 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 P5000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	108 FPS	205 FPS
medium	98 FPS	188 FPS
high	82 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	188 FPS
medium	83 FPS	156 FPS
high	69 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	120 FPS
medium	43 FPS	101 FPS
high	31 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	73 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro P5000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	290 FPS	274 FPS
medium	247 FPS	231 FPS
high	197 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	180 FPS
medium	164 FPS	153 FPS
high	131 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	105 FPS
medium	91 FPS	87 FPS
high	75 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	55 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro P5000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	635 FPS	573 FPS
medium	508 FPS	458 FPS
high	423 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	430 FPS
medium	381 FPS	344 FPS
high	318 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	286 FPS
medium	254 FPS	229 FPS
high	212 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	143 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro P5000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	428 FPS	406 FPS
medium	354 FPS	340 FPS
high	286 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	332 FPS
medium	302 FPS	278 FPS
high	235 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	179 FPS
medium	166 FPS	139 FPS
high	154 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	104 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro P5000

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 P5000

The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro P5000's 12,728 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 10.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
G3D Mark Score	14,114+11%	12,728
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1733 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	160+33%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+102%	0.94 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 P5000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
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 P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+17%	288 GB/s
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 P5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	3rd Gen NVDEC
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 P5000's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5000
TDP	160W-11%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+25%	70.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 86% less ($2150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.1 (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 692.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).