GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 2060

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

111%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

111%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

111%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

110%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

110%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

108%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

106%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

105%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

105%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

105%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

104%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

103%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

102%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

101%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

101%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

100%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

99%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

98%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

97%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

95%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

95%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

94%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

93%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

93%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

92%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

92%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

91%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

90%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

90%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 61.3% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+61.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-61.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $429 for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, it costs 72% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 121.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+121.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($429)	✅More affordable ($120)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 5060 Ti 16GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,770 points. Launch price was $429.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB scores 22,770 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads by 61.3%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 144 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	22,770+61%	14,114
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4608+140%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.7 TFLOPS+267%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2572 MHz+53%	1680 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	144+20%	120
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+137%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36+20%	30
Tensor Cores	144	240+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+33%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	180W	160W-11%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	68°C-6%	72
Perf/Watt	126.5+43%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB launched at $429 MSRP and currently averages $429, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 72% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 121.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).