Quadro RTX 6000 vs GeForce RTX 2080

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 RTX 6000

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

179%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

176%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

173%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

173%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

156%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

152%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

148%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

147%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

144%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

133%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

128%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

112%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

104%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

102%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

100%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

91%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

83%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

82%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

74%

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Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

73%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

70%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

70%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

69%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

68%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

55%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

37%

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 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce RTX 2080
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+203.6%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $1,800 for the Quadro RTX 6000, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 651.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce RTX 2080
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+651.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)	✅More affordable ($250)

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 6000 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 6000 and GeForce RTX 2080

Quadro RTX 6000

The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 6000 scores 17,887 and the GeForce RTX 2080 reaches 18,676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 6000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) with 576 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce RTX 2080
G3D Mark Score	17,887	18,676+4%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4608+57%	2944
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.31 TFLOPS+62%	10.07 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+4%	1710 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	288+57%	184
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+55%	2.9 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+57%	46
Tensor Cores	576+57%	368

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce RTX 2080
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 6000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 203.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) — the Quadro RTX 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+204%	7.906 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	768 GB/s+71%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce RTX 2080
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce RTX 2080
Encoder	NVENC 7.0	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP10	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 6000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 18.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce RTX 2080
TDP	260W	215W-17%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	68.8	86.9+26%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 and now averages $250. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 86.1% less ($1550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 654.5% better value.