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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce3 Ti 500

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GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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GeForce3 Ti 500

2025Core: 2017 MHzBoost: 2407 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce3 Ti 500 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB 160
14,114
+470366.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Black
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
GeForce3 Ti 500
0.5 GB 575
3
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 4090

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 Ti 500 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

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low108 FPS
medium98 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low290 FPS
medium247 FPS
high197 FPS
ultra155 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low635 FPS
medium508 FPS
high423 FPS
ultra318 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low428 FPS
medium354 FPS
high286 FPS
ultra244 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low192 FPS
medium179 FPS
high164 FPS
ultra144 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low129 FPS
medium108 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra65 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low154 FPS
medium136 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra95 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low98 FPS
medium84 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce RTX 2060
low115 FPS
medium95 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra71 FPS
1080P
GeForce3 Ti 500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce3 Ti 500: 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 470366.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅Draws 160W instead of 575W, a 415W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • ❌25.1% longer card at 229mm vs 183mm.

GeForce3 Ti 500

2025

Why buy it

  • ✅183.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 240).
  • ✅Measures 183mm instead of 229mm, a 46mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
  • ✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • ❌259.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 160W.

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?
GeForce3 Ti 500 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 170 vs 30 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $349 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 470366.7% (40.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce3 Ti 500 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce3 Ti 500 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

GeForce3 Ti 500

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 3 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 470366.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce3 Ti 500 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 170 (GeForce3 Ti 500) with 240 Tensor cores vs 680.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce3 Ti 500
G3D Mark Score
14,114+470367%
3
Architecture
Turing
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1920
21760+1033%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
104.8 TFLOPS+1525%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
2407 MHz+43%
ROPs
48
176+267%
TMUs
120
680+467%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
21.3 MB+1021%
L2 Cache
3 MB
96 MB+3100%
Ray Tracing Cores
30
170+467%
Tensor Cores
240
680+183%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce3 Ti 500 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce3 Ti 500
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 500 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 500. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce3 Ti 500
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
96 MB+3100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce3 Ti 500
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)+48%
8.1
Vulkan
1.3
N/A
OpenGL
4.6+207%
1.5
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs None (GeForce3 Ti 500). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce3 Ti 500
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
None
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
MPEG-2
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 500's 575W — a 112.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce3 Ti 500
TDP
160W-72%
575W
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
183mm
Height
113mm
0mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
72-10%
80
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 500 launched at $349. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce3 Ti 500 (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce3 Ti 500
MSRP
$349
$349
Performance per Dollar
40.4
0.0
Codename
TU106
GB202
Release
January 7 2019
January 30 2025
Ranking
#168
#3
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