
T1000 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2060

T1000 8GB
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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 T1000 8GB is positioned at rank #94 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T1000 8GB
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 83.9% 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 T1000 8GB.
| Insight | T1000 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-83.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+83.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 68% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 482.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T1000 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+482.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅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 T1000 8GB and GeForce RTX 2060

T1000 8GB
The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the T1000 8GB scores 7,674 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 83.9%. The T1000 8GB is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (T1000 8GB) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1395 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,674 | 14,114+84% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1920+114% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.5 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+158% |
| Boost Clock | 1395 MHz | 1680 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 56 | 120+114% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 1.9 MB+116% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T1000 8GB | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T1000 8GB 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: 1 MB (T1000 8GB) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (T1000 8GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | T1000 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The T1000 8GB draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1000 8GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 156mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-69% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 156mm | 229mm |
| Height | 69mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-3% | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 153.5+74% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The T1000 8GB launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 68.4% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (T1000 8GB) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 482.2% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | T1000 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $349-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $120-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2 | 117.6+482% |
| Codename | TU117 | TU106 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #332 | #168 |
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