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  • Avg. price: ~£180
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 160 W

GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.8

Performance

24.0%

3.7

Memory

12.0%

5.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

7.1

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £180

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Verdict

The Galax GeForce RTX 2060 1-Click OC is a mid-range graphics card featuring 1,920 CUDA cores, a 1365 MHz base clock, and a boost clock up to 1710 MHz when the Xtreme Tuner Plus software is utilized. It is equipped with 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface, delivering 336 GB/s of bandwidth, and relies on a single 8-pin power connector with a 160W TDP. Key advantages include its compact dual-slot design with twin 90mm fans for efficient cooling, reliable 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, and support for hardware-based ray tracing and DLSS. However, its 6GB VRAM capacity can be a limiting factor in modern AAA titles at higher resolutions, and its basic aesthetic lacks a backplate or extensive RGB lighting compared to more premium models.

Technical Specifications of GALAX GeForce RTX 2060

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

4.8
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a technical score of 4.77 points, which is lower than that of 80.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

6.2
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

14,088 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14088 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 59.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

6,753 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 scores 6753 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 62.9% of graphics cards and equal to 2.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

6.451 TFLOPS
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 delivers 6.451 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 85.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

6 GB
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

336 GB/s
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 reaches 336 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 63.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

160 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a TDP of 160 W, which is lower than that of 68% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

160 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160 W under peak load, which is lower than 69.3% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

500 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

192 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a board power limit of 192 W, which is lower than that of 57.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

113 mm
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 is 113 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 vs the average graphics card

  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 14 mm lower card height
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 is shorter than the average graphics card (113 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 is shorter than the average graphics card (113 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.113 mm vs 127 mm
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.160 W vs 215 W
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.88 °C vs 93 °C
  • 48 more AI cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.240 vs 192
  • 2.94x cheaper
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).£180 vs £530
  • 48 more AI cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 14 mm lower card height
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 is shorter than the average graphics card (113 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Design
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,680 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 18 fewer ray tracing cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 50.8% lower pixel rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (81.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 46.5% lower texture rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (201.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 10 fewer compute units
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 71.5% lower FP32 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.5 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 88.8% lower INT8 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (52 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 72.1% lower compute throughput
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.5 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 56.3% lower FP16 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (12.9 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2,432 fewer FP32 units
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,920 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 90.6% smaller L2 cache
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 25% lower memory bandwidth
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (336 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • 46.3% larger GPU die
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (445 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • No backplate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.8% lower boost clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,680 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,680 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1680 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.4x larger process node
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 1 fewer fans
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 18 fewer ray tracing cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.30 vs 48
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1365 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 50.8% lower pixel rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (81.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

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    GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (81.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.81.36 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
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What customers like about GALAX GeForce RTX 2060?

  • Competitive price-to-performance ratio for entry-level ray tracing
  • Strong 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance
  • Efficient cooling with dual fans and direct-contact heat pipes
  • Quiet operation under typical gaming loads
  • Easy overclocking via '1-Click OC' software for performance boosts
  • Compact dual-slot design fits easily in most mid-range PC builds

What customers dislike about GALAX GeForce RTX 2060?

  • 6GB VRAM can be a bottleneck for modern AAA titles at high settings
  • Lack of a backplate and RGB lighting on budget-focused models
  • Limited display outputs (only 3 options: DP, HDMI, and DVI)
  • Higher fan noise levels when operating at 100% load
  • Poor software design for the Xtreme Tuner utility
  • Noticeable performance drops when real-time ray tracing is enabled

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gadgetpilipinas.net
27/11/2020
GALAX RTX 2060 EX WHITE: Is the RTX 2060 Still a Great Gaming Graphics Card?

The Gadget Pilipinas review of the GALAX RTX 2060 EX WHITE evaluates whether this Turing-based graphics card remains a viable option for budget-conscious builders during a period of high GPU demand. Tested on an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X system across titles like PUBG, The Witcher 3, and Watch Dogs Legion, the card proves to be an excellent performer for 1080p gaming, reliably delivering...Read more

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igorslab.de
03/05/2019
Galax / KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 1-Click OC review - igor´sLAB

The KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 1-Click OC is a budget-focused graphics card that strips away premium aesthetics to deliver a lower purchase price. Weighing only 583 grams and measuring 22.5 cm long, it completely dispenses with visual extras like a backplate and LED lighting, opting instead for a minimalist dark grey plastic shroud. Despite the aggressive "Cost Down" design forced by...Read more

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techporn.ph
18/04/2019
GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 1-Click OC Review

The GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 1-Click OC is a highly budget-friendly, standard-sized graphics card built on Nvidia's Turing architecture, serving as a solid entry point for 1440p gaming. Operating with a 160W TDP, it features a dual 90mm fan setup, two heat-pipes, and a protective perforated backplate, with power delivered via a single 8-pin connector. In terms of connectivity, the...Read more

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pcmasters.de
04/03/2019
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 [1-Click OC] im Test

The KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 [1-Click OC] is a budget-friendly graphics card built on the TU106 chip with 1,920 CUDA cores and 6GB of Samsung GDDR6 memory. In synthetic and gaming benchmarks, it performs impressively, easily beating the GTX 1070 and matching or exceeding the more expensive GTX 1080 when manually overclocked. The card's massive custom cooler uses a dual 90mm axial fan...Read more

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heise.de
03/06/2020
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 (1-Click OC) im Test

The KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 (1-Click OC) is a budget-friendly entry-level graphics card based on Nvidia’s Turing architecture. Equipped with 1,920 CUDA cores and 6 GB of RAM, it features slightly higher boost clock speeds than Nvidia's reference design, running at 1695 MHz with the ability to overclock up to 1710 MHz using the included utility software. In performance benchmarks, the...Read more

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multiplayer.it
14/06/2020
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 Super EX, la recensione del modello 1-Click OC

The KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 Super EX (1-Click OC) is reviewed as a highly robust and well-cooled custom graphics card that delivers excellent value for mainstream gamers. Built on the TU106-410-A1 GPU architecture with 2,176 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory, the card offers great 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance. In real-world testing, it achieves 97 fps in Shadow of the...Read more

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