GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro T1000

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 T1000 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 T1000: 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

✅121.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 148.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 16.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.
❌46.8% longer card at 229mm vs 156mm.

Quadro T1000

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 229mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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14.6% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$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 121.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 117% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 6,505), 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: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 to buy today. It is $51 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 148.7% (40.4 vs 16.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro T1000 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 T1000

The Quadro T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,505 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro T1000's 6,505 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 117%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro T1000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro T1000
G3D Mark Score	14,114+117%	6,505
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+15%	1455 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro T1000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro T1000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 50% 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 T1000.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro T1000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro T1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro T1000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) (Quadro T1000). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode (Quadro T1000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro T1000
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	5th Gen NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro T1000's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro T1000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro T1000
TDP	160W	50W-69%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	156mm
Height	113mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72	65°C-10%
Perf/Watt	88.2	130.1+48%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Quadro T1000 launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 12.8% cheaper ($51 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16.3 (Quadro T1000) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 147.9% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Quadro T1000
MSRP	$349-13%	$400
Performance per Dollar	40.4+148%	16.3
Codename	TU106	TU117
Release	January 7 2019	May 27 2019
Ranking	#168	#376

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