
Quadro RTX 5000 vs GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

Quadro RTX 5000
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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
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 5000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $692 for the Quadro RTX 5000, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 495% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+495%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($692) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 5000 and GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 5000 scores 15,443 and the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB reaches 15,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 5000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) with 384 Tensor cores vs 272.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,443 | 15,935+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+41% | 2176 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.15 TFLOPS+55% | 7.181 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1815 MHz+10% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+41% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+43% | 2.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+41% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 384+41% | 272 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 5000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has 12 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — a 33.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the Quadro RTX 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+33% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 5000 draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB's 184W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 88°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 184W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-15% | 88°C |
| Perf/Watt | 67.1 | 86.6+29% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299 MSRP and currently averages $692, while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB launched at $470 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB costs 82.7% less ($572 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.3 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 132.8 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 495.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2299 | $470-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $692 | $120-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.3 | 132.8+496% |
| Codename | TU104 | TU106 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | December 7 2021 |
| Ranking | #143 | #133 |
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