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 5000 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 5000: 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 $1,950 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 502% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 230W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 5000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅37.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

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558.7% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌43.8% higher power demand at 230W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 5000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 37.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 9.4% in PassMark G3D (15,443 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 $1,950 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $2,299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 502% (40.4 vs 6.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro RTX 5000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 15,443 — the Quadro RTX 5000 leads by 9.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000) with 240 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000
G3D Mark Score	14,114	15,443+9%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	3072+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	11.15 TFLOPS+73%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1815 MHz+8%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	192+60%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	3 MB+58%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	48+60%
Tensor Cores	240	384+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5000 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5000 carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 gives you 166.7% 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 5000) — a 33.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 5000. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) — the Quadro RTX 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
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 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 230W — a 35.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000
TDP	160W-30%	230W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+31%	67.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 84.8% cheaper ($1950 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 503% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP	$349-85%	$2299
Performance per Dollar	40.4+503%	6.7
Codename	TU106	TU104
Release	January 7 2019	August 13 2018
Ranking	#168	#143

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