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

✅+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).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 260W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 47 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

✅23.1% more average FPS across 47 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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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.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

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).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 260W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅23.1% more average FPS across 47 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 average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 47 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,858 vs 14,114).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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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

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 30% higher PassMark G3D performance. 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 and 30.0% more raw performance headroom. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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 $451 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 30.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 198%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 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 $800 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 RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	108 FPS	123 FPS
medium	98 FPS	113 FPS
high	82 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	106 FPS
medium	83 FPS	91 FPS
high	69 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	56 FPS
medium	43 FPS	50 FPS
high	31 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	290 FPS	451 FPS
medium	247 FPS	391 FPS
high	197 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	296 FPS
medium	164 FPS	244 FPS
high	131 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	143 FPS
medium	91 FPS	126 FPS
high	75 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	635 FPS	489 FPS
medium	508 FPS	391 FPS
high	423 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	366 FPS
medium	381 FPS	293 FPS
high	318 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	244 FPS
medium	254 FPS	195 FPS
high	212 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	428 FPS	489 FPS
medium	354 FPS	391 FPS
high	286 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	366 FPS
medium	302 FPS	293 FPS
high	235 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	244 FPS
medium	166 FPS	195 FPS
high	154 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	122 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro RTX 3000

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 feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. 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

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 56.4% less ($451 savings) on MSRP. 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).