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 $1,950 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 504.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 15,372).
❌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).
❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅+8.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

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).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,950 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 504.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+8.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 15,372).
❌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).
❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

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).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, 384 vs 240 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 8.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) 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 5000 (móvel) is about 558.7% more expensive on MSRP at $2,299 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 8.9% 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 5000 (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 5000 (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 5000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	108 FPS	169 FPS
medium	98 FPS	150 FPS
high	82 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	147 FPS
medium	83 FPS	125 FPS
high	69 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	70 FPS
medium	43 FPS	60 FPS
high	31 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	290 FPS	300 FPS
medium	247 FPS	257 FPS
high	197 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	224 FPS
medium	164 FPS	187 FPS
high	131 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	113 FPS
medium	91 FPS	96 FPS
high	75 FPS	82 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 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	635 FPS	692 FPS
medium	508 FPS	553 FPS
high	423 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	519 FPS
medium	381 FPS	415 FPS
high	318 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	346 FPS
medium	254 FPS	277 FPS
high	212 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	173 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	428 FPS	271 FPS
medium	354 FPS	236 FPS
high	286 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	207 FPS
medium	302 FPS	185 FPS
high	235 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	126 FPS
medium	166 FPS	110 FPS
high	154 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro RTX 5000 (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 5000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,372 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)'s 15,372 — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) leads by 8.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 9.492 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) with 240 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	14,114	15,372+9%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	3072+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	9.492 TFLOPS+47%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+9%	1545 MHz
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)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5000 (móvel) 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 (móvel)
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) offers 166.7% 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 5000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
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 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
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 5000 (móvel)). 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 5000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
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 5000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 37% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000 (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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (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)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	139.7+58%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) launched at $2299. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 84.8% less ($1950 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 503% better value.