GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

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.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark Score

16777

G3D Mark Score

16477

Performance Difference

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is 1.8% faster than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

VRAM & Game Performance

VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory on your graphics card that stores textures, frame buffers, and game assets. Higher VRAM allows for sharper textures at high resolutions (1440p/4K) and prevents stuttering in modern AAA games. 8GB is minimum for 1080p, 12GB+ recommended for 1440p, and 16GB+ for 4K gaming.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB12288 MB

016GB32GB

1080pUltra

80%

low89%

medium89%

high84%

ultra71%

1440pHigh

63%

low89%

medium84%

high71%

ultra41%

4KLow

38%

low84%

medium58%

high41%

ultra14%

📊 Performance Analysis

12 GB VRAM · 16,777 G3D Mark (mid-range)

1080pUltra settings, smooth 60+ FPS in all games.

1440pHigh settings works well for 60 FPS gaming.

4KLow settings only. Upscaling strongly recommended.

⚡Ray Tracing: RT limited to 1080p with DLSS Performance mode.

🚀Upscaling: Quality mode: +30-40% FPS. Frame Gen available on RTX 40 series.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER8192 MB

016GB32GB

1080pHigh

67%

low86%

medium83%

high71%

ultra50%

1440pMedium

46%

low83%

medium71%

high50%

ultra21%

4KLow

23%

low71%

medium38%

high21%

ultra5%

📊 Performance Analysis

8 GB VRAM · 16,477 G3D Mark (mid-range)

1080pHigh settings for most AAA titles at 60 FPS.

1440pMedium settings recommended. May drop below 60 FPS.

4KLow settings only. Upscaling strongly recommended.

⚡Ray Tracing: RT limited to 1080p with DLSS Performance mode.

🚀Upscaling: Balanced mode: +40-50% FPS. Helps at 1440p/4K.

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this GPU comparison, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB performs 1.8% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

Both graphics cards are popular choices for gaming. When comparing GPUs, consider VRAM capacity, ray tracing performance, power requirements, and price-to-performance ratio for your target gaming resolution (1080p, 1440p, or 4K).

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It includes 70 ray tracing cores. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.

Technical Specifications

ROPs:96

TMUs:280

Vram:12288 MB

L1 Cache:8.8 MB

L2 Cache:6 MB

Core Clock:1260 MHz

Boost Clock:1710 MHz

Tensor Cores:280

Shading Units:8960

Transistor Count:28,300 million

Ray Tracing Cores:70

Texture Fill Rate:478.8

Manufacturing Process:8 nm

Power Consumption (TDP):350 Watt

Floating Point Performance:30.64 TFLOPS

General Information

Codename:GA102

Architecture:Ampere (2020−2025)

Launch Price:$799

Release Date:January 11 2022

Performance Ranking Position:38

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. 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 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It includes 34 ray tracing cores. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,477 points. Launch price was $399.