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.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

2021

Why buy it

✅78.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (272 vs 152).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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17.8% HIGHER MSRP
$470 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($470 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅25.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $71 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).
✅Delivers 50.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 272), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 25.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 27.5% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 15,935), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm and 38 vs 34 ray-tracing units. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $71 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $470, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 50.2% (50.9 vs 33.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. 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 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 27.5%. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 272 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	15,935	20,312+27%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2176	4864+124%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+126%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	136	152+12%
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	4.8 MB+129%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	38+12%
Tensor Cores	272+79%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB draws 184W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 8.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	184W-8%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	113mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	88°C	75-15%
Perf/Watt	86.6	101.6+17%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB came in at $470, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 15.1% cheaper ($71 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 50.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 12GB (2021 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP	$470	$399-15%
Performance per Dollar	33.9	50.9+50%
Codename	TU106	GA104
Release	December 7 2021	December 1 2020
Ranking	#133	#73

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