GeForce RTX 2060 vs P102-100

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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P102-100

2018Core: 1582 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs P102-100 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 P102-100: 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

  • +327.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $251 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Delivers 635.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $600 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.

P102-100

2018

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,301 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.
  • 2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 71.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $600 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 327.6% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 3,301), 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 16nm, 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 $251 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $600, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 635.1% (40.4 vs 5.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs P102-100 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

P102-100

The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the P102-100's 3,301 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 327.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,200 (P102-100). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P102-100
G3D Mark Score
14,114+328%
3,301
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1920
3200+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
10.77 TFLOPS+67%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
1683 MHz
ROPs
48
80+67%
TMUs
120
200+67%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB+58%
1.2 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+20%
2.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The P102-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P102-100
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 P102-100 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 P102-100. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2.5 MB (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P102-100
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+20%
2.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12_1 (P102-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P102-100
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P102-100
TDP
160W-36%
250W
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+568%
13.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the P102-100 launched at $600. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 41.8% cheaper ($251 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.5 (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 634.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P102-100
MSRP
$349-42%
$600
Performance per Dollar
40.4+635%
5.5
Codename
TU106
GP102
Release
January 7 2019
February 12 2018
Ranking
#168
#560

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