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

✅+21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 73.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,650 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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43.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅+21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 73.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,650 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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43.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro P5200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. 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, 21.2% 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 about $151 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 21.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 73.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P5200 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 $500 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 P5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	108 FPS	145 FPS
medium	98 FPS	134 FPS
high	82 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	128 FPS
medium	83 FPS	109 FPS
high	69 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	59 FPS
medium	43 FPS	52 FPS
high	31 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	38 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro P5200

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	290 FPS	290 FPS
medium	247 FPS	240 FPS
high	197 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	190 FPS
medium	164 FPS	157 FPS
high	131 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	99 FPS
medium	91 FPS	80 FPS
high	75 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro P5200

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	635 FPS	524 FPS
medium	508 FPS	419 FPS
high	423 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	393 FPS
medium	381 FPS	315 FPS
high	318 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	262 FPS
medium	254 FPS	210 FPS
high	212 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	131 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro P5200

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	428 FPS	334 FPS
medium	354 FPS	272 FPS
high	286 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	253 FPS
medium	302 FPS	202 FPS
high	235 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	133 FPS
medium	166 FPS	109 FPS
high	154 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	77 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro P5200

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 P5200

The Quadro P5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1746 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,650 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro P5200's 11,650 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 21.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	14,114+21%	11,650
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	8.94 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1746 MHz+4%
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 P5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
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 P5200 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 P5200) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
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 P5200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P5200
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	116.5+32%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 30.2% less ($151 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 23.3 (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 73.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).