GeForce RTX 2060 vs GRID K260Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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GRID K260Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GRID K260Q 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 GRID K260Q: 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

  • +378.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $588 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $937 MSRP).
  • Delivers 1185% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 3.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $937 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID K260Q

2013

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,949 vs 14,114).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 168.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $937 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 378.6% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 2,949), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and 30 vs 0 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 $588 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $937, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1185% (40.4 vs 3.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GRID K260Q 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

GRID K260Q

The GRID K260Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,949 points. Launch price was $937.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GRID K260Q's 2,949 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 378.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GRID K260Q uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,536 (GRID K260Q). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GRID K260Q
G3D Mark Score
14,114+379%
2,949
Architecture
Turing
Kepler
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1920+25%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+182%
2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
120
128+7%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB+1362%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K260Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GRID K260Q
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K260Q carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 200% 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 GRID K260Q. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K260Q) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GRID K260Q
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GRID K260Q's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GRID K260Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GRID K260Q
TDP
160W-29%
225W
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+573%
13.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GRID K260Q launched at $937. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 62.8% cheaper ($588 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3.1 (GRID K260Q) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1203.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GRID K260Q
MSRP
$349-63%
$937
Performance per Dollar
40.4+1203%
3.1
Codename
TU106
GK104
Release
January 7 2019
June 28 2013
Ranking
#168
#589

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