GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019Core: 945 MHzBoost: 1380 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 (móvel) FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel): 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

  • 26.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $251 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Delivers 124.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • 100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • 20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 240).
  • Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 71.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $600 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 26.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 30.3% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 10,829), so the answer here is pretty clean.
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: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $251 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $600, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 124.1% (40.4 vs 18.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 10,829 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 30.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) with 240 Tensor cores vs 288.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
14,114+30%
10,829
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1920
2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+1%
6.359 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+22%
1380 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
120
144+20%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
2.3 MB+21%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores
30
36+20%
Tensor Cores
240
288+20%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel). L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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 (móvel)). 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 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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 (móvel)'s 80W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
TDP
160W
80W-50%
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
135.4+54%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 41.8% cheaper ($251 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 124.4% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP
$349-42%
$600
Performance per Dollar
40.4+124%
18.0
Codename
TU106
TU106
Release
January 7 2019
May 27 2019
Ranking
#168
#261

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