Quadro P5000 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 P5000

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. 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 P5000 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 10.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro P5000	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+10.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 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 $400 for the Quadro P5000, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 269.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P5000	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+269.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)	✅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 P5000 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P5000 and GeForce RTX 2060

Quadro P5000

The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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 P5000 scores 12,728 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 10.9%. The Quadro P5000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro P5000) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P5000	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	12,728	14,114+11%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+7%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+38%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+3%	1680 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+33%	120
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.9 MB+102%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P5000	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 P5000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P5000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P5000	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	336 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P5000	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.0	1.3+30%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Quadro P5000	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P5000 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5000) 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: 80°C vs 72.

Feature	Quadro P5000	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	180W	160W-11%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	72-10%
Perf/Watt	70.7	88.2+25%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 70% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.8 (Quadro P5000) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 269.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).