GeForce RTX 2060
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
14,114
MSRP
$349
AVG Price
$120
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 2060 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
ARC Raiders
Counter-Strike 2
Elden Ring
Grand Theft Auto V
League of Legends
Marvel Rivals
Minecraft
Overwatch 2
Path of Exile 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 2060 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU106), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1920 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 120 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.451 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1680 MHz from a base of 1365 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 14,114 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Turing (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | TU106 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1920 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 120 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1680 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1365 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 201.6 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 10,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #168 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 336 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 6 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 192-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 336 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The GeForce RTX 2060 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 7.5 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DisplayPort 1.4ax 0, HDMI 2.0bx 1, DVIx 2, USB Type-Cx 3 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing), decoder: NVDEC (Turing)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DisplayPort 1.4ax |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | HDMI 2.0bx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | DVIx |
| 3 PortsNumber of 3 display connectors | USB Type-Cx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC (Turing) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC (Turing) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 229mm long, 113mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 957g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 72 under load.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 160 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 229mm |
| Card Height | 113mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 957g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 72 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $120 (MSRP: $349), the GeForce RTX 2060 delivers 118 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #168 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $120 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #168 |
| Release Date | January 7 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
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