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

✅+112.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 36.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 29.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $125 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

✅+112.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 36.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 29.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $125 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than P106-100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 6,628 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while P106-100 is a 2017 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 2017, 112.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 55.8% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $224 MSRP, and you are getting 112.9% higher G3D Mark. P106-100 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is P106-100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. P106-100 is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,628 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

P106-100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
1080p
low	108 FPS	138 FPS
medium	98 FPS	127 FPS
high	82 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	123 FPS
medium	83 FPS	107 FPS
high	69 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	51 FPS
medium	43 FPS	47 FPS
high	31 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open P106-100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
1080p
low	290 FPS	262 FPS
medium	247 FPS	216 FPS
high	197 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	173 FPS
medium	164 FPS	143 FPS
high	131 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	99 FPS
medium	91 FPS	80 FPS
high	75 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open P106-100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
1080p
low	635 FPS	298 FPS
medium	508 FPS	239 FPS
high	423 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	224 FPS
medium	381 FPS	179 FPS
high	318 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	149 FPS
medium	254 FPS	119 FPS
high	212 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	75 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open P106-100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
1080p
low	428 FPS	298 FPS
medium	354 FPS	239 FPS
high	286 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	224 FPS
medium	302 FPS	179 FPS
high	235 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	130 FPS
medium	166 FPS	100 FPS
high	154 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	72 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and P106-100

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.

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the P106-100's 6,628 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 112.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
G3D Mark Score	14,114+113%	6,628
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	6.655 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1733 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	120
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+171%	0.7 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 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 P106-100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
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 P106-100 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	P106-100
TDP	160W	75W-53%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	250mm
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2	88.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the P106-100 launched at $224. The P106-100 costs 35.8% less ($125 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 29.6 (P106-100) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 36.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).