GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce3
GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce3 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 GeForce3 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 GeForce3: 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
- ✅11874.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 403503.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅9423.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 65 MB).
Trade-offs
- ❌384.8% higher power demand at 160W vs 33W.
- ❌38.8% longer card at 229mm vs 165mm.
GeForce3
2015Why buy it
- ✅Draws 33W instead of 160W, a 127W reduction.
- ✅Measures 165mm instead of 229mm, a 64mm 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.
- ❌2015 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌43% HIGHER MSRP$499 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce3 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.
GeForce3
The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce3's 5 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 282180%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce3 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 384 (GeForce3). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,114+282180% | 5 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+400% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.451 TFLOPS+793% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz+79% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 120+400% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB+900% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce3 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| 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 GeForce3 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 GeForce3. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1 MB (GeForce3) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+9424% | 0.063 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.1 (GeForce3). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+48% | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+254% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs None (GeForce3). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | None |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce3's 33W — a 131.6% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GeForce3). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 33W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 165mm |
| Height | 113mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 72-15% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2+44000% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce3 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 30.1% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.0 (GeForce3) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-30% | $499 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4 | 0.0 |
| Codename | TU106 | GM108 |
| Release | January 7 2019 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #168 | #810 |
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