GeForce RTX 2080 vs Quadro RTX 6000

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 6000

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

179%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

176%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

173%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

173%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

156%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

152%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

148%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

147%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

144%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

133%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

128%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

112%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

104%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

102%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

100%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

91%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

83%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

82%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

74%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

73%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

70%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

70%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

69%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

68%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

55%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

37%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+203.6%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $1,800 for the Quadro RTX 6000, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 651.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+651.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($250)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 2080 Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and Quadro RTX 6000

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro RTX 6000

The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the Quadro RTX 6000 reaches 17,887 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 6000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 6000) with 368 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
G3D Mark Score	18,676+4%	17,887
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2944	4608+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+62%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1770 MHz+4%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	4.5 MB+55%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%
Tensor Cores	368	576+57%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro RTX 6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 203.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 6000) — the Quadro RTX 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	24 GB+204%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	768 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the Quadro RTX 6000's 260W — a 18.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 6000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
TDP	215W-17%	260W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	86.9+26%	68.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 and now averages $1800. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 86.1% less ($1550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 654.5% better value.