Quadro FX 2800M
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

Quadro FX 2800M vs GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 2800M

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro FX 2800M is positioned at rank #106 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro FX 2800M

#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
98%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
96%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
92%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
91%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
90%
#91
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1068%
#106
Quadro FX 2800M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
94%
#117
Radeon Pro 580X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
91%
#118
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
91%
#119
CMP 40HX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $120
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3301% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 2800M.

InsightQuadro FX 2800MGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3301%)
Leading raw performance (+3301%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 2800M and GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 2800M

The Quadro FX 2800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 2800M scores 415 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 3301%. The Quadro FX 2800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 55 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
415
14,114+3301%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Turing
Process Node
55 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
240
1920+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+937%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
80
120+50%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MGeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 2800M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
6 GB+500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 2800M draws 189W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 16.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
189W
160W-15%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
2.2
88.2+3909%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$120
Codename
GT200B
TU106
Release
November 11 2008
January 7 2019
Ranking
#815
#168