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

✅Costs $5,650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1464% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 15,512).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 23 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅+9.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅290.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (23 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 23 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1618.9% HIGHER MSRP
$5,999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1464% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+9.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅290.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (23 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 15,512).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 23 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 23 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1618.9% HIGHER MSRP
$5,999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P6000 better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Quadro P6000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,512 vs 14,114 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P6000 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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, 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?

Quadro P6000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P6000 is about 1618.9% more expensive on MSRP at $5,999 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 9.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce RTX 2060 make more sense than Quadro P6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (160W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P6000. The trade-off is that Quadro P6000 currently gives you 9.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 P6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	108 FPS	197 FPS
medium	98 FPS	183 FPS
high	82 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	182 FPS
medium	83 FPS	153 FPS
high	69 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	114 FPS
medium	43 FPS	96 FPS
high	31 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	67 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro P6000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	290 FPS	355 FPS
medium	247 FPS	306 FPS
high	197 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	182 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	225 FPS
medium	164 FPS	193 FPS
high	131 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	109 FPS
medium	91 FPS	91 FPS
high	75 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	635 FPS	698 FPS
medium	508 FPS	558 FPS
high	423 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	524 FPS
medium	381 FPS	419 FPS
high	318 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	349 FPS
medium	254 FPS	279 FPS
high	212 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	175 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Quadro P6000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	428 FPS	520 FPS
medium	354 FPS	451 FPS
high	286 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	422 FPS
medium	302 FPS	367 FPS
high	235 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	260 FPS
medium	166 FPS	247 FPS
high	154 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro P6000

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 P6000

The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro P6000's 15,512 — the Quadro P6000 leads by 9.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,840 (Quadro P6000). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
G3D Mark Score	14,114	15,512+10%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	3840+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+96%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+2%	1645 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	120	240+100%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+36%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 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 P6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
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 P6000 has 23 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 290.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) — a 28.6% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	23.438 GB+291%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	432 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Quadro P6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
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 (2x) (Quadro P6000). 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 (Quadro P6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD VP8
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 P6000's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Quadro P6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro P6000
TDP	160W-36%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+42%	62.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro P6000 launched at $5999. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 94.2% less ($5650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2.6 (Quadro P6000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1453.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).