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 Ti 200 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 GeForce3 Ti 200: 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 150543.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌25.1% longer card at 229mm vs 183mm.

GeForce3 Ti 200

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅53.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 240).
✅Measures 183mm instead of 229mm, a 46mm 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 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2018 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($149 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 352750% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 4), 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 512 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. 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 $200 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 150543.7% (40.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce3 Ti 200 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 Ti 200

The GeForce3 Ti 200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce3 Ti 200's 4 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 352750%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce3 Ti 200 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 46 (GeForce3 Ti 200) with 240 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce3 Ti 200
G3D Mark Score	14,114+352750%	4
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	2944+53%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	10.07 TFLOPS+56%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1710 MHz+2%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	184+53%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	2.9 MB+53%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	46+53%
Tensor Cores	240	368+53%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce3 Ti 200 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce3 Ti 200
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 GeForce3 Ti 200 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 1100% 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 Ti 200. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce3 Ti 200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce3 Ti 200
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+48%	8.1
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+254%	1.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs None (GeForce3 Ti 200). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce3 Ti 200
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	None
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 GeForce3 Ti 200's 215W — a 29.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 60.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce3 Ti 200
TDP	160W-26%	215W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	183mm
Height	113mm	100mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72	60-17%
Perf/Watt	88.2	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce3 Ti 200 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce3 Ti 200 was 57.3% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 200) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce3 Ti 200
MSRP	$349	$149-57%
Performance per Dollar	40.4	0.0
Codename	TU106	TU104
Release	January 7 2019	September 20 2018
Ranking	#168	#94

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