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

✅+19.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1851.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1533% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅+19.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1851.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1533% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Tesla P40?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 11,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla P40 is a 2016 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 a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, 19.5% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 about $5,350 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $5,699 MSRP, and you are getting 19.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1851.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla P40 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla P40 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 $5,699 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Tesla P40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
1080p
low	108 FPS	243 FPS
medium	98 FPS	230 FPS
high	82 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	224 FPS
medium	83 FPS	189 FPS
high	69 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	120 FPS
medium	43 FPS	99 FPS
high	31 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	67 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Tesla P40

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
1080p
low	290 FPS	326 FPS
medium	247 FPS	281 FPS
high	197 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	213 FPS
medium	164 FPS	179 FPS
high	131 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	103 FPS
medium	91 FPS	84 FPS
high	75 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	54 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Tesla P40

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
1080p
low	635 FPS	531 FPS
medium	508 FPS	425 FPS
high	423 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	399 FPS
medium	381 FPS	319 FPS
high	318 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	266 FPS
medium	254 FPS	213 FPS
high	212 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	133 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Tesla P40

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
1080p
low	428 FPS	473 FPS
medium	354 FPS	420 FPS
high	286 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	374 FPS
medium	302 FPS	319 FPS
high	235 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	240 FPS
medium	166 FPS	213 FPS
high	154 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	133 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Tesla P40

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.

Tesla P40

The Tesla P40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,808 points. Launch price was $5,699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Tesla P40's 11,808 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 19.5%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
G3D Mark Score	14,114+20%	11,808
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	3840+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	11.76 TFLOPS+82%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+10%	1531 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	120	240+100%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+36%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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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 Tesla P40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
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 Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	24 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla P40
TDP	160W-36%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+87%	47.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 93.9% less ($5350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2.1 (Tesla P40) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1823.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).