GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅1.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 120).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅1.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 120).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 1.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 14,114 vs 14,938 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (80W vs 160W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019 and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $349 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (80W vs 160W), and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $349 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
1080p
low	108 FPS	84 FPS
medium	98 FPS	73 FPS
high	82 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	74 FPS
medium	83 FPS	65 FPS
high	69 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	28 FPS
medium	43 FPS	26 FPS
high	31 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
1080p
low	290 FPS	288 FPS
medium	247 FPS	247 FPS
high	197 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	200 FPS
medium	164 FPS	174 FPS
high	131 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	104 FPS
medium	91 FPS	87 FPS
high	75 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
1080p
low	635 FPS	672 FPS
medium	508 FPS	538 FPS
high	423 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	499 FPS
medium	381 FPS	403 FPS
high	318 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	336 FPS
medium	254 FPS	269 FPS
high	212 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
1080p
low	428 FPS	257 FPS
medium	354 FPS	218 FPS
high	286 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	198 FPS
medium	302 FPS	175 FPS
high	235 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	126 FPS
medium	166 FPS	109 FPS
high	154 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile's 14,938 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile leads by 5.8%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1425 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) with 240 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	14,114	14,938+6%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1920	3840+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS+70%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+18%	1425 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	120	120
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	3.8 MB+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	30
Tensor Cores	240+100%	120

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	336 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile's 80W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.