Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #150 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#135

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1622%

#150

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

100%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

94%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 73.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-73.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+73.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 2060

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.

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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design scores 8,119 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 73.8%. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1215 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 288 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	8,119	14,114+74%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+20%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.599 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+15%
Boost Clock	1215 MHz	1680 MHz+38%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	144+20%	120
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+21%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36+20%	30
Tensor Cores	288+20%	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.265,H.264	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 72.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	60W-63%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	72
Perf/Watt	135.3+53%	88.2