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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 3000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+30% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $451 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 198% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 260W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅24.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅140% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 240).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,858 vs 14,114).
❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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129.2% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌62.5% higher power demand at 260W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 3000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2060 instead at 14,114 vs 10,858, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $451 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 198% (40.4 vs 13.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro RTX 3000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 10,858 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 30%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 240 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	14,114+30%	10,858
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	4608+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+153%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1770 MHz+5%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	120	288+140%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	4.5 MB+137%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	72+140%
Tensor Cores	240	576+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 3000. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th 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 RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	5th 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 RTX 3000's 260W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). 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 RTX 3000
TDP	160W-38%	260W
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+111%	41.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 56.4% cheaper ($451 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 13.6 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 197.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP	$349-56%	$800
Performance per Dollar	40.4+197%	13.6
Codename	TU106	TU102
Release	January 7 2019	August 13 2018
Ranking	#168	#78

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