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 $551 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) across 47 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 47 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).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

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157.9% HIGHER MSRP
$900 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $551 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 47 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).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) across 47 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

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157.9% HIGHER MSRP
$900 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) averages 10.5% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 29,964 vs 14,114 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is a 2019 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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?

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 112.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is about 157.9% more expensive on MSRP at $900 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 10.5% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 112.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $349 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 4000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	108 FPS	132 FPS
medium	98 FPS	113 FPS
high	82 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	106 FPS
medium	83 FPS	88 FPS
high	69 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	47 FPS
medium	43 FPS	41 FPS
high	31 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	290 FPS	256 FPS
medium	247 FPS	215 FPS
high	197 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	159 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	195 FPS
medium	164 FPS	161 FPS
high	131 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	113 FPS
medium	91 FPS	96 FPS
high	75 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	635 FPS	745 FPS
medium	508 FPS	615 FPS
high	423 FPS	547 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	477 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	590 FPS
medium	381 FPS	484 FPS
high	318 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	388 FPS
medium	254 FPS	312 FPS
high	212 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	428 FPS	259 FPS
medium	354 FPS	225 FPS
high	286 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	198 FPS
medium	302 FPS	176 FPS
high	235 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	114 FPS
medium	166 FPS	96 FPS
high	154 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 29,964 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) leads by 112.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 240 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	14,114	29,964+112%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	7.987 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+8%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	160+33%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	2.5 MB+32%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	40+33%
Tensor Cores	240	320+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) 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 (móvel)
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
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 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	4th Gen NVDEC
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 RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 37% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
TDP	160W	110W-31%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	272.4+209%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 61.2% less ($551 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 33.3 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 21.3% better value.