GeForce RTX 2060 vs P102-100

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

✅+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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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71.9% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

P102-100

2018

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).

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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71.9% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than P102-100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 3,301 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while P102-100 is a 2018 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 2018, 327.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $251 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 327.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 635.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is P102-100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. P102-100 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $600 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

P102-100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
1080p
low	108 FPS	142 FPS
medium	98 FPS	119 FPS
high	82 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	111 FPS
medium	83 FPS	89 FPS
high	69 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	57 FPS
medium	43 FPS	50 FPS
high	31 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open P102-100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
1080p
low	290 FPS	149 FPS
medium	247 FPS	119 FPS
high	197 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	111 FPS
medium	164 FPS	89 FPS
high	131 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	62 FPS
medium	91 FPS	50 FPS
high	75 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open P102-100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
1080p
low	635 FPS	149 FPS
medium	508 FPS	119 FPS
high	423 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	111 FPS
medium	381 FPS	89 FPS
high	318 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	74 FPS
medium	254 FPS	59 FPS
high	212 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open P102-100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
1080p
low	428 FPS	149 FPS
medium	354 FPS	119 FPS
high	286 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	111 FPS
medium	302 FPS	89 FPS
high	235 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	74 FPS
medium	166 FPS	59 FPS
high	154 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open P102-100

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and P102-100

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.

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.

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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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
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

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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 P102-100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the P102-100 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% 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 2.5 MB (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P102-100
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

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the P102-100 launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 41.8% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).