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GeForce RTX 2060 vs P106-100

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs P106-100 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB 160
14,114
+112.9%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Black
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
P106-100
4 GB 75
6,628
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 660 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 P106-100: 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

  • ✅+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).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base 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.
  • ❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs $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 112.9% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 6,628), 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 4 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 $125 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $224, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 36.7% (40.4 vs 29.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs P106-100 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

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P106-100
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 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The P106-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P106-100
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 P106-100 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 50% 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 128-bit on the P106-100. 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P106-100
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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P106-100
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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P106-100
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.

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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the P106-100 launched at $224. On MSRP, P106-100 was 35.8% cheaper ($125 less). 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 newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060P106-100
MSRP
$349
$224-36%
Performance per Dollar
40.4+36%
29.6
Codename
TU106
GP104
Release
January 7 2019
December 12 2017
Ranking
#168
#529
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