GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Performance Spectrum
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.
GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Among Us
Apex Legends
ARC Raiders
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 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
2019Why buy it
- ✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 87.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.
- ✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
2018Why buy it
- ✅52.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅126.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 240).
- ✅83.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 6 GB).
Trade-offs
- ❌186.2% HIGHER MSRP$999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
- ❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.
- ❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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.
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 21,513 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti leads by 52.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) with 240 Tensor cores vs 544.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,114 | 21,513+52% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 4352+127% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.451 TFLOPS | 13.45 TFLOPS+108% |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz+9% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 88+83% |
| TMUs | 120 | 272+127% |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB | 4.3 MB+126% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 5.5 MB+83% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 68+127% |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 544+127% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti carries 11 GB. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gives you 83.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 83.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 352-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 11 GB+83% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 616 GB/s+83% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 352-bit+83% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 5.5 MB+83% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-36% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 113mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 72-15% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2+2% | 86.1 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 65.1% cheaper ($650 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 87.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-65% | $999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4+88% | 21.5 |
| Codename | TU106 | TU102 |
| Release | January 7 2019 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #168 | #66 |
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