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 (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 5000 (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

✅19.2% 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 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌788.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 18W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅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 18W instead of 160W, a 142W 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 19.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) instead at 14,832 vs 14,114, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce RTX 2060 is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, and a newer 2020 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 lighter 1440p headroom, Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro RTX 5000 (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 5000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 14,832 — the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) leads by 5.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	14,114	14,832+5%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920+114%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+112%	3.037 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1695 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 5000 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)
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 (Mobile) carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) gives you 166.7% 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 5000 (Mobile). L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
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 5000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 5000 (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,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (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,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 18W — a 159.6% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
TDP	160W	18W-89%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	824.0+834%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) (2020 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
MSRP	$349	—
Codename	TU106	TU117
Release	January 7 2019	December 2 2020
Ranking	#168	#548

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