GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 2060?

The transition from the GeForce RTX 2060 to the RTX 3060 Ti represents a massive generational leap. The RTX 3060 Ti is the clear winner, frequently delivering 35nd-45% better performance in raw rasterization and significantly improved Ray Tracing. It matches the performance of the older flagship 2080 SUPER for a fraction of the cost.

Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti also features more VRAM (8GB vs 6GB), which is essential for modern AAA titles at high settings. It provides specialized cores for DLSS that are far more refined. For any modern builder, the RTX 3060 Ti is the definitive superior choice, offering worldnd-class gaming speeds and features that make the older 2060 feel genuinely outdated in demanding titles.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 43.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-43.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+43.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 57% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 62.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+62.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($120)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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 RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 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 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 43.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 240 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	14,114	20,312+44%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1920	4864+153%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+151%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	120	152+27%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	4.8 MB+153%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	38+27%
Tensor Cores	240+58%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) 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	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
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 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) 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	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) 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: 72 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	160W-20%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	113mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75
Perf/Watt	88.2	101.6+15%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 57.1% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 62.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).