GeForce GTX 760 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). 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 GTX 760 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 193.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760.

Insight	GeForce GTX 760	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-193.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+193.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 75% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 36.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 760	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 760 scores 4,813 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 193.2%. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	4,813	14,114+193%
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1152	1920+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.378 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+171%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	1680 MHz+63%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	96	120+25%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	1.9 MB+2011%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 760 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	336 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.3	4.6+7%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 760) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	170W	160W-6%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	241mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	72-10%
Perf/Watt	28.3	88.2+212%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 75% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 36.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).