GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro P520

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

✅+593.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 198.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $150 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

❌788.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 18W.

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 160W, a 142W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 vs 14,114).
❌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: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅+593.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 198.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $150 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

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 160W, a 142W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌788.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 18W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 vs 14,114).
❌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: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro P520?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 2,034 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P520 is a 2019 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 593.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 132.7% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 593.9% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P520 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P520 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P520 is 2019 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 2,034 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 P520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P520
1080p
low	108 FPS	27 FPS
medium	98 FPS	19 FPS
high	82 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	7 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	13 FPS
medium	83 FPS	7 FPS
high	69 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	6 FPS
medium	43 FPS	4 FPS
high	31 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P520
1080p
low	290 FPS	83 FPS
medium	247 FPS	51 FPS
high	197 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	24 FPS
medium	164 FPS	18 FPS
high	131 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	7 FPS
medium	91 FPS	5 FPS
high	75 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P520
1080p
low	635 FPS	92 FPS
medium	508 FPS	73 FPS
high	423 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	69 FPS
medium	381 FPS	55 FPS
high	318 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	46 FPS
medium	254 FPS	37 FPS
high	212 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P520
1080p
low	428 FPS	92 FPS
medium	354 FPS	73 FPS
high	286 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	69 FPS
medium	302 FPS	55 FPS
high	235 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	46 FPS
medium	166 FPS	37 FPS
high	154 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	23 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro P520

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 P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro P520's 2,034 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 593.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	14,114+594%	2,034
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1920+400%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+462%	1.147 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+13%	1493 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	120+400%	24
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+1257%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 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 P520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P520
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 P520 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P520
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 159.6% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P520
TDP	160W	18W-89%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2	113.0+28%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150. The Quadro P520 costs 57% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 197.1% better value.