Quadro GV100 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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 Quadro GV100

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

205%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

199%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

198%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

194%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

179%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

173%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

151%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

140%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

137%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

135%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

127%

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Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

123%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

111%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

110%

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Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

100%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

98%

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GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

95%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

94%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

93%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

92%

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Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

74%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

50%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro GV100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 34.7% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (32 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.

Insight	Quadro GV100	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+34.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-34.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+433.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $8,999 for the Quadro GV100, it costs 99% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 5466.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro GV100	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5466.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,999)	✅More affordable ($120)

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.

Quadro GV100 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro GV100 and GeForce RTX 2060

Quadro GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro GV100 scores 19,013 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the Quadro GV100 leads by 34.7%. The Quadro GV100 is built on Volta while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (Quadro GV100) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1627 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Quadro GV100	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	19,013+35%	14,114
Architecture	Volta	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5120+167%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.66 TFLOPS+158%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1627 MHz	1680 MHz+3%
ROPs	128+167%	48
TMUs	320+167%	120
L1 Cache	10 MB+426%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
Tensor Cores	640+167%	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro GV100	GeForce 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 GV100 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 204.8% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro GV100) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro GV100	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+433%	6 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+205%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	4096-bit+2033%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro GV100	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Quadro GV100	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro GV100 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro GV100) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

Feature	Quadro GV100	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	250W	160W-36%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	72-15%
Perf/Watt	76.1	88.2+16%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro GV100 launched at $8999 MSRP and currently averages $8999, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 98.7% less ($8879 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 5500% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).