GeForce RTX 2060 vs Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
VS

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

2018

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU 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 Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU: 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

  • βœ…+1482.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…Better long-term bet: Turing (2018βˆ’2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2185.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

2018

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 7W instead of 160W, a 153W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (892 vs 14,114).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 1482.3% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 892), 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 Unknown of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU 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.

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU's 892 β€” the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1482.3%.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
G3D Mark Score
14,114+1482%
892
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
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 Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 100+% 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 System on the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
192-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU's 7W β€” a 183.2% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
TDP
160W
7W-96%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
229mm
β€”
Height
113mm
β€”
Slots
2
β€”
Temp (Load)
72
β€”
Perf/Watt
88.2
127.4+44%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU launched at $0. On MSRP, Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU was 100+% cheaper ($349 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU) β€” the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
MSRP
$349
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
TU106
β€”
Release
January 7 2019
December 6 2018
Ranking
#168
#915

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