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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

Graphics Processor

TU106

Cores

1920

TMUs

120

ROPs

48

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 6 GB of memory size, 1920 cores, 192 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include TU106 graphics processor, 1920 cores, 120 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

TU106

Cores

1920

TMUs

120

ROPs

48

Memory Size

6 GB

Memory Type

GDDR6

Bus Width

192 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameTU106
GPU VariantTU106-200A-KA-A1
ArchitectureTuring
FoundryTSMC
Process Size12 nm
Transistors10,800 million
Density24.3M / mm²
Die Size445 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-2228

Graphics Card

Release DateJan 7th, 2019
GenerationGeForce 20
PredecessorGeForce 10
SuccessorGeForce 30
ProductionActive
Launch Price349 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews86 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1365 MHz
Boost Clock1680 MHz
Memory Clock1750 MHz14 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Bus192 bit
Bandwidth336.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1920
TMUs120
ROPs48
SM Count30
Tensor Cores240
RT Cores30
L1 Cache64 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache3 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate80.64 GPixel/s
Texture Rate201.6 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)12.90 TFLOPS (2:1)
FP32 (float)6.451 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)201.6 GFLOPS (1:32)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length229 mm9 inches
Height113 mm4.4 inches
Width35 mm1.4 inches
TDP160 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Outputs1x DVI1x HDMI 2.02x DisplayPort 1.4a1x USB Type-C
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
Board NumberPG160 SKU 42

Graphics Features

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.3
CUDA7.5
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090602%
GeForce RTX 4090459%
GeForce RTX 5080396%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER354%
GeForce RTX 4080351%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX351%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti346%
Radeon RX 9070 XT330%
Radeon RX 7900 XT302%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti297%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER296%
Radeon RX 9070296%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti271%
GeForce RTX 5070268%
GeForce RTX 3090264%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti261%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER253%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE249%
Radeon RX 6950 XT245%
GeForce RTX 4070241%
Radeon RX 6900 XT239%
GeForce RTX 3080235%
Radeon RX 7800 XT234%
Radeon RX 6800 XT226%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB210%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB209%
Radeon RX 7700 XT206%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB199%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti199%
Radeon RX 6800192%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB188%
GeForce RTX 3070186%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti184%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB184%
GeForce RTX 5060181%
Radeon RX 6750 XT176%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti163%
Radeon RX 6700 XT160%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER149%
Radeon RX 7600 XT147%
GeForce RTX 4060147%
Arc B580147%
GeForce RTX 5050143%
GeForce RTX 2080142%
Radeon RX 6650 XT139%
Radeon RX 7600138%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER132%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti130%
Arc A770130%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB126%
Radeon RX 6600 XT124%
Radeon VII123%
Arc A750121%
Radeon RX 5700 XT118%
GeForce RTX 2070116%
Radeon RX 6600111%
Arc A580108%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER108%
Radeon RX Vega 64103%
GeForce RTX 2060Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 5700Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 108098%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti96%
Radeon RX 5600 XT95%
Radeon RX Vega 5690%
GeForce GTX 107087%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER82%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti82%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti78%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB77%
Radeon R9 FURY X77%
GeForce GTX 166076%
Radeon RX 59072%
Radeon R9 FURY70%
GeForce GTX 98069%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER68%
Radeon RX 6500 XT67%
Radeon RX 5500 XT67%
Radeon RX 58066%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB65%
Radeon R9 390X64%
GeForce GTX 69063%
Radeon RX 48062%
Radeon HD 799062%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti61%
GeForce GTX 97059%
Radeon R9 290X59%
Radeon R9 39058%
Radeon RX 57057%
Radeon R9 29055%
Radeon RX 47054%
GeForce GTX 165051%
Radeon RX 640050%
Arc A38049%
GeForce GTX 78049%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition44%
GeForce GTX 59044%
Radeon R9 280X43%
Radeon HD 699042%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti40%
GeForce GTX 68040%
Radeon R9 38039%
Radeon HD 797039%
GeForce GTX 77039%
Radeon R9 28539%
GeForce GTX 96038%
GeForce GTX 67037%
Radeon HD 597033%
GeForce GTX 163033%
Radeon HD 795032%
GeForce GTX 105032%
GeForce GTX 76032%
GeForce GTX 58032%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti32%
Radeon R9 270X32%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition31%
GeForce GTX 95031%
Radeon RX 56029%
GeForce GTX 57028%
GeForce GTX 66028%
Radeon RX 46028%
Radeon R7 37028%
Radeon HD 697027%
GeForce GTX 48026%
Radeon HD 785025%
GeForce GTX 29525%
Radeon HD 695024%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti24%
Radeon HD 4870 X224%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti23%
Radeon HD 587023%
Radeon HD 687021%
GeForce GTX 47021%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti20%
Radeon HD 585019%
GeForce GTX 28518%
Radeon HD 685018%
GeForce GTX 28017%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition17%
GeForce GTX 27516%
GeForce GT 103016%
GeForce GTX 46016%
Radeon HD 489015%
Radeon HD 679015%
Radeon HD 583014%
GeForce GTX 65014%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti14%
Radeon HD 487013%
GeForce GTX 26013%
Radeon HD 577013%
Radeon HD 775013%
Radeon HD 575011%
GeForce GTS 45011%
GeForce GTS 25011%
Radeon HD 485010%
Radeon HD 477010%
Radeon HD 48309%
Radeon HD 66709%
GeForce 9800 GT9%
GeForce GT 6408%
Radeon HD 56708%
GeForce 9600 GT7%
GeForce GT 2406%
GeForce GT 4406%
Radeon HD 46706%
Radeon HD 55705%
GeForce GT 4305%
GeForce GT 2204%
GeForce GT 5203%
Radeon HD 64503%
Radeon HD 54503%
Radeon HD 45502%
GeForce 9400 GT2%
GeForce 2101%
GeForce RTX 2060Current GPU100%
GeForce RTX 2060Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 features 6 GB of GDDR6 graphics memory. This 6 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is equipped with 1920 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 utilizes a 192 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 192 bit bus width, combined with GDDR6, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on NVIDIA's Turing architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 160 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 6 GB and 1920, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 160 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 6 GB and 1920, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 performs comparably to graphics cards like Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Performance benchmarks indicate that Arc A580 is approximately 8% faster, while GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is approximately 8% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card.

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