GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 12GB 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 RTX 2060 12GB and RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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.
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 and the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 15,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 36 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 272 Tensor cores vs 144.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,935 | 15,848 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2176 | 4608+112% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.181 TFLOPS | 15.62 TFLOPS+118% |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 2000 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 136 | 144+6% |
| L1 Cache | 2.1 MB | 4.5 MB+114% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 36+6% |
| Tensor Cores | 272+89% | 144 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 256 GB/s (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+31% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB draws 184W versus the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 115W — a 46.2% difference. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 184W | 115W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 113mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 88°C | 80°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.6 | 137.8+59% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $470 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | TU106 | AD106 |
| Release | December 7 2021 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #133 | #134 |
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