GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

2025Core: 2407 MHzBoost: 2572 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
113%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
111%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
111%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
110%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
108%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
108%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
106%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
106%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
106%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
105%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
104%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
103%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
102%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
102%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
100%
#22
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP: $169|Avg: $179
99%
#23
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
MSRP: $249|Avg: $209
99%
#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
99%
#25
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
99%
#26
Radeon RX 7700 XT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
99%
#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
99%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
98%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
97%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
97%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
97%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
96%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
95%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
93%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
92%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
92%
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 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 62.4% 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.

InsightGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Leading raw performance (+62.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-62.4%)
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
Standard Size (247mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $379 for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, it costs 68% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 94.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+94.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($379)
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.

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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: 22,918 points. Launch price was $379.

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti scores 22,918 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leads by 62.4%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 144 Tensor cores vs 240.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
22,918+62%
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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce 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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
9th Gen NVENC
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
6th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 247mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
180W
160W-11%
Recommended PSU
450W-10%
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
247mm
229mm
Height
135mm
113mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-3%
72
Perf/Watt
127.3+44%
88.2
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $379, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 68.3% less ($259 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.5 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 94.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$379
$349-8%
Avg Price (30d)
$379
$120-68%
Performance per Dollar
60.5
117.6+94%
Codename
GB206
TU106
Release
April 16 2025
January 7 2019
Ranking
#57
#168