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 2080 vs Quadro RTX 6000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2080 vs Quadro RTX 6000: 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 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,601 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $6,300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 841% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 2.8 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $6,300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 215W instead of 260W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (368 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 6000

2018

Why buy it

✅33.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅56.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 368).
✅203.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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801.3% HIGHER MSRP
$6,300 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.8 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($6,300 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌20.9% higher power demand at 260W vs 215W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 6000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2080 instead at 18,676 vs 17,887, 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?

GeForce RTX 2080 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2080 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $5,601 cheaper on MSRP at $699 vs $6,300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 841% (26.7 vs 2.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro RTX 6000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2080 vs Quadro RTX 6000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Quadro RTX 6000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 6000 carries 24 GB. Quadro RTX 6000 gives you 203.6% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 and 384-bit on the Quadro RTX 6000. 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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 came in at $699, while the Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2080 was 88.9% cheaper ($5601 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2.8 (Quadro RTX 6000) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 853.6% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP	$699-89%	$6300
Performance per Dollar	26.7+854%	2.8
Codename	TU104	TU102
Release	September 20 2018	August 13 2018
Ranking	#94	#99

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