T1000 8GB
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

T1000 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2060

T1000 8GB

2021Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1395 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. 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar T1000 8GB

#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
99%
#50
98%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
96%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
94%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
93%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
91%
#79
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
962%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
100%
#99
Quadro K620
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
96%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
91%
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

🚀 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.

InsightT1000 8GBGeForce 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.

InsightT1000 8GBGeForce 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

NVIDIA

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.

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 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.

FeatureT1000 8GBGeForce 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)

FeatureT1000 8GBGeForce 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 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.

FeatureT1000 8GBGeForce 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.

FeatureT1000 8GBGeForce 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).

FeatureT1000 8GBGeForce 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.

FeatureT1000 8GBGeForce 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).

FeatureT1000 8GBGeForce 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