GeForce RTX 2060 Super vs Quadro RTX 4000 Max-Q

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro RTX 4000 Max-Q with GeForce RTX 2060 Super, including specs and performance data.

RTX 4000 Max-Q
2019
8 GB GDDR6, 80 Watt
32.29

RTX 2060 Super outperforms RTX 4000 Max-Q by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking17091
Place by popularitynot in top-10015
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data46.43
Power efficiency28.1516.90
ArchitectureTuring (2018−2022)Turing (2018−2022)
GPU code nameTU104TU106
Market segmentMobile workstationDesktop
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)9 July 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores25602176
Core clock speed780 MHz1470 MHz
Boost clock speed1380 MHz1650 MHz
Number of transistors13,600 million10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology12 nm12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt175 Watt
Texture fill rate220.8224.4
Floating-point processing power7.066 TFLOPS7.181 TFLOPS
ROPs6464
TMUs160136
Tensor Cores320272
Ray Tracing Cores4034

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data229 mm
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 8-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount8 GB8 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed1625 MHz1750 MHz
Memory bandwidth416.0 GB/s448.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputs1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
HDMI-+
G-SYNC support++

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

VR Ready++

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model6.56.5
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan1.2.1311.2.131
CUDA7.57.5

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

RTX 4000 Max-Q 32.29
RTX 2060 Super 42.40
+31.3%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

RTX 4000 Max-Q 12569
RTX 2060 Super 16505
+31.3%

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

RTX 4000 Max-Q 23574
RTX 2060 Super 29668
+25.9%

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

RTX 4000 Max-Q 17049
RTX 2060 Super 22243
+30.5%

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

RTX 4000 Max-Q 35167
RTX 2060 Super 121804
+246%

SPECviewperf 12 - Showcase

RTX 4000 Max-Q 97
RTX 2060 Super 116
+20%

SPECviewperf 12 - Creo

RTX 4000 Max-Q 131
+193%
RTX 2060 Super 45

SPECviewperf 12 - 3ds Max

This part of SPECviewperf 12 benchmark emulates work with 3DS Max, executing eleven tests in various use scenarios, including architectural modeling and animation for computer games.

RTX 4000 Max-Q 175
RTX 2060 Super 197
+12.7%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD88
−34.1%
118
+34.1%
1440p46
−47.8%
68
+47.8%
4K56
+30.2%
43
−30.2%

Cost per frame, $

1080pno data3.38
1440pno data5.87
4Kno data9.28

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 65−70
−40%
91
+40%
Cyberpunk 2077 65−70
−29.4%
88
+29.4%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 90−95
+3.3%
90
−3.3%
Counter-Strike 2 65−70
−12.3%
73
+12.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 65−70
−13.2%
77
+13.2%
Forza Horizon 4 150−160
−50%
228
+50%
Forza Horizon 5 85−90
−44.7%
123
+44.7%
Metro Exodus 80−85
−54.9%
127
+54.9%
Red Dead Redemption 2 65−70
−82.1%
122
+82.1%
Valorant 130−140
−55.4%
202
+55.4%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 90−95
−67.7%
156
+67.7%
Counter-Strike 2 65−70
+1.6%
64
−1.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 65−70
+1.5%
67
−1.5%
Dota 2 36
−342%
159
+342%
Far Cry 5 66
−84.8%
122
+84.8%
Fortnite 150−160
+1.3%
149
−1.3%
Forza Horizon 4 150−160
−21.1%
184
+21.1%
Forza Horizon 5 85−90
−5.9%
90
+5.9%
Grand Theft Auto V 100−110
−29.9%
139
+29.9%
Metro Exodus 80−85
−11%
91
+11%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 180−190
−31%
241
+31%
Red Dead Redemption 2 65−70
+13.6%
59
−13.6%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 110−120
−39.6%
150−160
+39.6%
Valorant 130−140
+23.8%
105
−23.8%
World of Tanks 270−280
−0.7%
270−280
+0.7%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 90−95
+13.4%
82
−13.4%
Counter-Strike 2 65−70
+10.2%
59
−10.2%
Cyberpunk 2077 65−70
+17.2%
58
−17.2%
Dota 2 101
−83.2%
185
+83.2%
Far Cry 5 85−90
−14.6%
100−110
+14.6%
Forza Horizon 4 150−160
−2.6%
156
+2.6%
Forza Horizon 5 85−90
−8.2%
92
+8.2%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 180−190
+44.9%
127
−44.9%
Valorant 130−140
−38.5%
180
+38.5%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 55−60
−48.3%
86
+48.3%
Grand Theft Auto V 55−60
−45.8%
86
+45.8%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+0%
170−180
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 30−35
−22.6%
38
+22.6%
World of Tanks 210−220
−29.5%
270−280
+29.5%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 60−65
−17.5%
74
+17.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−35
−22.6%
38
+22.6%
Far Cry 5 100−110
−34%
130−140
+34%
Forza Horizon 4 90−95
−25.3%
114
+25.3%
Forza Horizon 5 50−55
−11.3%
59
+11.3%
Metro Exodus 70−75
−19.2%
87
+19.2%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 50−55
−47.2%
75−80
+47.2%
Valorant 95−100
−18.8%
114
+18.8%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 14−16
−42.9%
20−22
+42.9%
Dota 2 60−65
−36.1%
83
+36.1%
Grand Theft Auto V 60−65
−36.1%
83
+36.1%
Metro Exodus 24−27
−19.2%
31
+19.2%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 100−110
−34%
138
+34%
Red Dead Redemption 2 21−24
−14.3%
24
+14.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 60−65
−36.1%
83
+36.1%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 35−40
−16.7%
42
+16.7%
Counter-Strike 2 14−16
+40%
10
−40%
Cyberpunk 2077 12−14
−38.5%
18
+38.5%
Dota 2 65
−86.2%
121
+86.2%
Far Cry 5 45−50
−43.5%
65−70
+43.5%
Fortnite 40−45
−43.2%
60−65
+43.2%
Forza Horizon 4 50−55
−25%
65
+25%
Forza Horizon 5 27−30
−13.8%
33
+13.8%
Valorant 45−50
−20.4%
59
+20.4%

This is how RTX 4000 Max-Q and RTX 2060 Super compete in popular games:

  • RTX 2060 Super is 34% faster in 1080p
  • RTX 2060 Super is 48% faster in 1440p
  • RTX 4000 Max-Q is 30% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RTX 4000 Max-Q is 45% faster.
  • in Dota 2, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the RTX 2060 Super is 342% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • RTX 4000 Max-Q is ahead in 11 tests (17%)
  • RTX 2060 Super is ahead in 51 test (81%)
  • there's a draw in 1 test (2%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.29 42.40
Recency 27 May 2019 9 July 2019
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 175 Watt

RTX 4000 Max-Q has 118.8% lower power consumption.

RTX 2060 Super, on the other hand, has a 31.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 month.

The GeForce RTX 2060 Super is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro RTX 4000 Max-Q in performance tests.

Be aware that Quadro RTX 4000 Max-Q is a mobile workstation card while GeForce RTX 2060 Super is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 Max-Q
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