GeForce RTX 2060 vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

2019Core: 765 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz

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About G3D Mark

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

  • +182.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

2019

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 14,114).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Quadro T1000 Max-Q?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro T1000 Max-Q is a 2019 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 182.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 182.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro T1000 Max-Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro T1000 Max-Q is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Quadro T1000 Max-Q
1080p
low108 FPS100 FPS
medium98 FPS86 FPS
high82 FPS70 FPS
ultra69 FPS42 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS87 FPS
medium83 FPS76 FPS
high69 FPS54 FPS
ultra60 FPS31 FPS
4K
low47 FPS28 FPS
medium43 FPS26 FPS
high31 FPS17 FPS
ultra27 FPS15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Quadro T1000 Max-Q
1080p
low290 FPS85 FPS
medium247 FPS63 FPS
high197 FPS52 FPS
ultra155 FPS39 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS51 FPS
medium164 FPS36 FPS
high131 FPS26 FPS
ultra104 FPS20 FPS
4K
low108 FPS24 FPS
medium91 FPS17 FPS
high75 FPS13 FPS
ultra57 FPS9 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Quadro T1000 Max-Q
1080p
low635 FPS225 FPS
medium508 FPS180 FPS
high423 FPS150 FPS
ultra318 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS169 FPS
medium381 FPS135 FPS
high318 FPS112 FPS
ultra238 FPS84 FPS
4K
low318 FPS112 FPS
medium254 FPS90 FPS
high212 FPS75 FPS
ultra159 FPS50 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Quadro T1000 Max-Q
1080p
low428 FPS177 FPS
medium354 FPS144 FPS
high286 FPS126 FPS
ultra244 FPS98 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS124 FPS
medium302 FPS102 FPS
high235 FPS88 FPS
ultra193 FPS67 FPS
4K
low204 FPS72 FPS
medium166 FPS57 FPS
high154 FPS46 FPS
ultra119 FPS32 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Quadro T1000 Max-Q

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 765 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Quadro T1000 Max-Q's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 182.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Quadro T1000 Max-Q uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 896 (Quadro T1000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2.419 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro T1000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
14,114+182%
5,000
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1920+114%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+167%
2.419 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+24%
1350 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro T1000 Max-Q
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 Max-Q has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro T1000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+200%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Quadro T1000 Max-Q's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Quadro T1000 Max-Q
TDP
160W
50W-69%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2
100.0+13%