NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

Ranked 38 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2019
  • Process Technology: 12 nm
  • Power Consumption: 160 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 operates at a base clock frequency of 1320 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to 1680 MHz. This card is equipped with 6 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 14000 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 72
Value for money (0-100): 48.00
Architecture: Turing
Code name: TU106
Type: Desktop
Release date: 6 January 2019 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $349
Price now: $964 (2.8x MSRP)
Value for money: 23.84
GPU code name: Turing TU106
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 1920
Core clock speed: 1320 MHz
Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Transistor count: 10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology: 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 160 Watt
Texture fill rate: 201.6
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 1920
Boost clock speed: 1620 MHz
Number of transistors: 10,800 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
Length: 229 mm
Supplementary power connectors: 1x 8-pin

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.

Memory type: GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount: 6 GB
Memory bus width: 192 Bit
Memory clock speed: 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 336.0 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
G-SYNC support: +
HDMI: +

Technologies

Additional technologies that the vendor integrates into its devices. They do not directly affect the performance, but can have a nice addition to the graphics card functionality both in games and at work.

VR Ready: +
Multi Monitor: +
CUDA: 7.5

API support

Supported by the video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 12
OpenGL: 4.6
Vulkan: 1.2.131
Shader Model: 6.5
OpenCL: 1.2

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


low
1280x720
med.
1920x1080
high
1920x1080
ultra
1920x1080
QHD
2560x1440
4K
3840x2160
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020)
low
1280x720
146
med.
1920x1080
101
high
1920x1080
86
ultra
1920x1080
69
QHD
2560x1440
52
4K
3840x2160
30
Death Stranding (2020)
low
1280x720
173
med.
1920x1080
118
high
1920x1080
111
ultra
1920x1080
107
QHD
2560x1440
76.4
4K
3840x2160
42.3
F1 2020 (2020)
low
1280x720
288
med.
1920x1080
211
high
1920x1080
172
ultra
1920x1080
120
QHD
2560x1440
89
4K
3840x2160
52
Gears Tactics (2020)
low
1280x720
309
med.
1920x1080
193
high
1920x1080
120
ultra
1920x1080
82.9
QHD
2560x1440
57.1
4K
3840x2160
31.1
Doom Eternal (2020)
low
1280x720
281
med.
1920x1080
185
high
1920x1080
167
ultra
1920x1080
162
QHD
2560x1440
102
4K
3840x2160
45.9
Legend
5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

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