GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce2 MX

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce2 MX 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 GeForce2 MX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce2 MX: 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

2019

Why buy it

  • 11874.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 173797.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 9423.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 65 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.
  • 43.1% longer card at 229mm vs 160mm.

GeForce2 MX

2022

Why buy it

  • Costs $220 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.
  • Measures 160mm instead of 229mm, a 69mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Older hardware, 65 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 11874.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 470366.7% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 3), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 65 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 30 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $220 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 173797.4% (40.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce2 MX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX

The GeForce2 MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce2 MX's 3 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 470366.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce2 MX uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (GeForce2 MX). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16 (GeForce2 MX) with 240 Tensor cores vs 64.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce2 MX
G3D Mark Score
14,114+470367%
3
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1920
2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+36%
4.731 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+45%
1155 MHz
ROPs
48+20%
40
TMUs
120+88%
64
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
2 MB+5%
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
30+88%
16
Tensor Cores
240+275%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce2 MX supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce2 MX
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce2 MX carries 65 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 9423.8% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce2 MX
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+9424%
0.063 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce2 MX
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)+71%
7.0
OpenGL
4.6+283%
1.2
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs None (GeForce2 MX). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce2 MX
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
None
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce2 MX's 25W — a 145.9% difference. The GeForce2 MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 60°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce2 MX
TDP
160W
25W-84%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
160mm
Height
113mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
72
60°C-17%
Perf/Watt
88.2+88100%
0.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce2 MX launched at $129. On MSRP, GeForce2 MX was 63% cheaper ($220 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.0 (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce2 MX (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce2 MX
MSRP
$349
$129-63%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
0.0
Codename
TU106
GA107
Release
January 7 2019
Maio 2022
Ranking
#168
#407

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