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

✅Costs $1,650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 175% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 14.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 450W, a 290W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 336mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3090 Ti across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

2022

Why buy it

✅104.4% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅40% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 240).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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472.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌181.3% higher power demand at 450W vs 160W.
❌46.7% longer card at 336mm vs 229mm.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 175% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 14.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 450W, a 290W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 336mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅104.4% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅40% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 240).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3090 Ti across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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472.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌181.3% higher power demand at 450W vs 160W.
❌46.7% longer card at 336mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3090 Ti averages 104.4% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 29,395 vs 14,114 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 108.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 6 GB, and 180.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is about 472.8% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 104.4% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 108.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $349 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3090 Ti earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 3090 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
1080p
low	108 FPS	271 FPS
medium	98 FPS	251 FPS
high	82 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	257 FPS
medium	83 FPS	215 FPS
high	69 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	177 FPS
medium	43 FPS	147 FPS
high	31 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	98 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
1080p
low	290 FPS	745 FPS
medium	247 FPS	608 FPS
high	197 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	423 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	571 FPS
medium	164 FPS	478 FPS
high	131 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	317 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	307 FPS
medium	91 FPS	265 FPS
high	75 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	204 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
1080p
low	635 FPS	929 FPS
medium	508 FPS	760 FPS
high	423 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	586 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	719 FPS
medium	381 FPS	589 FPS
high	318 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	438 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	499 FPS
medium	254 FPS	414 FPS
high	212 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	299 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
1080p
low	428 FPS	878 FPS
medium	354 FPS	807 FPS
high	286 FPS	710 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	647 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	700 FPS
medium	302 FPS	640 FPS
high	235 FPS	560 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	505 FPS
medium	166 FPS	466 FPS
high	154 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	331 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 3090 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 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's 29,395 — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leads by 108.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1860 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) with 240 Tensor cores vs 336.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
G3D Mark Score	14,114	29,395+108%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1920	10752+460%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	40 TFLOPS+520%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1860 MHz+11%
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	120	336+180%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	10.5 MB+453%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	84+180%
Tensor Cores	240	336+40%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	24 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	1008 GB/s+200%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 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 3090 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+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 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). 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 3090 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
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 3090 Ti's 450W — a 95.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 336mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
TDP	160W-64%	450W
Recommended PSU	500W-41%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	229mm	336mm
Height	113mm	140mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+35%	65.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 82.5% less ($1650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 14.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 174.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).