GeForce G105M vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce G105M is positioned at rank #144 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce G105M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10512% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G105M.
| Insight | GeForce G105M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10512%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10512%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G105M and GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce G105M
The GeForce G105M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 133 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce RTX 2060
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce G105M scores 133 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 10512%. The GeForce G105M is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce G105M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G105M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 133 | 14,114+10512% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1920+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+246% |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz | 1680 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 40 | 120+200% |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 1.9 MB+726% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce G105M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce G105M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G105M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+19% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G105M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G105M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G105M draws 60W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce G105M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G105M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-63% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-3% | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 88.2+3909% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | GP107 | TU106 |
| Release | October 25 2016 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #443 | #168 |
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