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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile): 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

✅52.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌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 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌300% higher power demand at 160W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅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).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 40W instead of 160W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 52.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 20.5% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 11,715), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 2060 is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 11,715 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 20.5%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	14,114+20%	11,715
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920+114%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+155%	2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+19%	1410 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+114%	56
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+116%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)
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 (Mobile) carries 8 GB. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) gives you 33.3% 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 4000 (Mobile). L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 (Mobile)
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 4000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 120% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 4000 (Mobile)
TDP	160W	40W-75%
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	292.9+232%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) (2021 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
MSRP	$349	—
Codename	TU106	TU117
Release	January 7 2019	April 12 2021
Ranking	#168	#354

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