P106-100 vs GeForce RTX 2060

P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

P106-100

6,628

0.0%

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

GeForce RTX 2060

160

14,114

+112.9%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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. The P106-100 is positioned at rank #43 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. 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 P106-100

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

93%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

93%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

93%

#28

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

499%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

100%

#48

Quadro K3100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400

96%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

95%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

94%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

94%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

85%

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 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The P106-100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 112.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-100.

Insight	P106-100	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-112.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+112.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 75% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 87.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	P106-100	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+87.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

P106-100 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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

Feature	P106-100	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	6,628	14,114+113%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.655 TFLOPS+3%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+3%	1680 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	120	120
L1 Cache	0.7 MB	1.9 MB+171%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P106-100	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	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The P106-100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P106-100) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

The P106-100 launched at $224 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The P106-100 costs 75% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 220.9 (P106-100) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the P106-100 offers 87.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).