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 4000 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 4000: 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

✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 143.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅6.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

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157.6% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 4000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.7% in PassMark G3D (14,925 vs 14,114), 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: 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 $550 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $899, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 143.6% (40.4 vs 16.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro RTX 4000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 4000 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 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the Quadro RTX 4000 leads by 5.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 240 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	14,114	14,925+6%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+9%	1545 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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 2060 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4000 carries 8 GB. Quadro RTX 4000 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 33.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
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 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD VP10
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 4000's 160W — a 0% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	160W	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	93.3+6%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 61.2% cheaper ($550 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 143.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP	$349-61%	$899
Performance per Dollar	40.4+143%	16.6
Codename	TU106	TU104
Release	January 7 2019	November 13 2018
Ranking	#168	#154

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