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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+5032.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 2238.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌135.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 68W.
❌57.9% longer card at 229mm vs 145mm.

NVS 310

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $190 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 68W instead of 160W, a 92W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 229mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

NVS 310

2015

Why buy it

✅+5032.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 2238.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $190 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 68W instead of 160W, a 92W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 229mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌135.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 68W.
❌57.9% longer card at 229mm vs 145mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than NVS 310?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 275 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while NVS 310 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015, 5032.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 119.5% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 5032.4% higher G3D Mark. NVS 310 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is NVS 310 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. NVS 310 is 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 275 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

NVS 310 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
1080p
low	108 FPS	12 FPS
medium	98 FPS	10 FPS
high	82 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	9 FPS
medium	83 FPS	7 FPS
high	69 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	5 FPS
medium	43 FPS	3 FPS
high	31 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
1080p
low	290 FPS	12 FPS
medium	247 FPS	10 FPS
high	197 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	9 FPS
medium	164 FPS	7 FPS
high	131 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	6 FPS
medium	91 FPS	3 FPS
high	75 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
1080p
low	635 FPS	12 FPS
medium	508 FPS	10 FPS
high	423 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	9 FPS
medium	381 FPS	7 FPS
high	318 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	6 FPS
medium	254 FPS	5 FPS
high	212 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	3 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
1080p
low	428 FPS	12 FPS
medium	354 FPS	10 FPS
high	286 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	9 FPS
medium	302 FPS	7 FPS
high	235 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	6 FPS
medium	166 FPS	5 FPS
high	154 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	3 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and NVS 310

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.

NVS 310

The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the NVS 310's 275 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 5032.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 512 (NVS 310). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
G3D Mark Score	14,114+5032%	275
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1920+275%	512 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+510%	1.058 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+63%	1033 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16 ×2
TMUs	120+275%	32 ×2
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+660%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The NVS 310 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 310 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1 MB (NVS 310) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	Fermi NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 80.7% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	NVS 310
TDP	160W	68W-57%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	113mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+2105%	4.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the NVS 310 launched at $159. The NVS 310 costs 54.4% less ($190 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.7 (NVS 310) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 2276.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).