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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$390
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 160 W

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

5.6

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%

5.1

Technical Score

10.0%

9.4

User score

Good
5.1

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%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.0

Design

4.0%

8.4

Connectivity & Media

Good
9.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 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

  • 2.3
    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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Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 OC 6G is a factory-overclocked graphics card built on the NVIDIA Turing architecture, featuring 1,920 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface. It operates with a boost clock of 1755 MHz and a memory speed of 14,000 MHz, making it a reliable performer for high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p gaming. Key characteristics include the Windforce 2X cooling system with alternate spinning 90mm fans, a protective backplate, and support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS AI-upscaling. Its main pros are the out-of-the-box performance boost, a compact dual-slot design suitable for various cases, and a semi-passive 3D Active Fan system for silent operation under low loads. However, potential cons include the limited 6GB VRAM for some modern 1440p titles, higher power consumption than the reference model, and reports of fan noise or thermal spikes when the card is pushed to its absolute limits.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC

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%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.0

Design

4.0%

8.4

Connectivity & Media

5.1
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a technical score of 5.14 points, which is lower than that of 76.5% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.4
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a user score of 9.42 points, which is higher than that of 90.3% of products in this category.
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.
10
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% 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%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

6.3
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 71.7% 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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

6.74 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC delivers 6.74 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 84.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

12 Ultimate
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

7680x4320
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
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

3
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

170 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a board power limit of 170 W, which is lower than that of 65.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% 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

122.02 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC is 122.02 mm tall, which is shorter than 61.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC vs the average graphics card

  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
  • 17.8% higher user score
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.42 vs 8.000).
    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.
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.42 vs 8.000).9.42 vs 8
  • 48 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.240 vs 192
  • 4.34x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).
    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.
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).10 vs 2.3
  • 48 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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.

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Performance
Power & Cooling
  • 29.8% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,755 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 18 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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.
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 10 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 49% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (84.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 44.1% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (210.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 88.8% lower INT8 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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.
  • 70.8% lower compute throughput
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.7 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 54.3% lower FP16 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (13.5 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2,432 fewer FP32 units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • Worse SAM support
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • 46.3% larger GPU die
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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.
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 7 °C higher idle temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 29.8% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,755 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,755 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1755 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 18 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC 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
  • 10 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.30 vs 40
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC?

  • Excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance with high frame rates
  • Effective cooling systems (Windforce 3X/2X) that keep the card mostly silent and cool under normal load
  • Competitive pricing and strong value for money in the mid-range segment
  • Out-of-the-box factory overclock provides a noticeable performance boost over reference models
  • Compact dual-slot design fits easily into most PC builds
  • Includes modern features like Ray Tracing and DLSS support

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 OC?

  • Build quality can feel 'plasticky' or cheap compared to premium models
  • Plastic backplate is less rigid than metal alternatives and may contribute to minor card sag
  • Some users report the fans can become loud or develop a rattling noise at higher speeds
  • Temperatures can reach 80°C+ during intense, prolonged gaming sessions if airflow is limited
  • Lacks a dedicated USB Type-C port for VirtualLink VR headsets
  • Limited RGB lighting may not appeal to users seeking a more flashy aesthetic

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bit-tech.net
15/03/2019
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro Review

The Bit-Tech review evaluates the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro (Rev 1.0), a premium mid-tier graphics card priced at £379.98 ($389.99). Built on Nvidia's TU106 Turing architecture, the card delivers excellent performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming while acting as the cheapest entry point for ray-tracing and DLSS capabilities. A major pro highlighted in the review is its...Read more

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kitguru.net
10/05/2019
Gigabyte RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro 6G Review - KitGuru

The Gigabyte RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro 6G is a factory-overclocked mid-range graphics card that outperforms the Nvidia Founders Edition by roughly 4% overall due to its 150MHz boost clock advantage, which delivers real-world frequencies averaging 1938MHz under load. Based on the TU106 GPU architecture, it features a matte black, color-neutral aesthetic with a single, subtle RGB zone...Read more

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tomshardware.com
01/04/2019
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro 6G Review

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro 6G is a premium, factory-overclocked graphics card that enhances Nvidia's TU106 Turing architecture. It features a base clock rate of 1,365 MHz and pushes the GPU Boost rating to 1,830 MHz, which is a 9% increase over Nvidia’s reference design. Measuring over 11 inches long, the card is equipped with Gigabyte’s bulky Windforce 3X cooling...Read more

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thetechrevolutionist.com
14/03/2019
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC 6G Review

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC 6G is a capable graphics card designed primarily for 1080p gaming at high settings. In terms of performance, the card excels in DirectX 12 applications and modern synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark Time Spy, where it consistently outperforms previous-generation hardware. It features a strong thermal design consisting of three 80mm fans—with a...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
31/01/2019
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro 6G im Test

The Hardwareluxx review evaluates the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro 6G, a custom-design graphics card priced around €410 compared to the €369 NVIDIA Founders Edition. Built on the 12 nm Turing architecture with a TU106 GPU, this model features 1,920 shader units, 240 Tensor Cores, and 30 RT Cores. Gigabyte significantly boosts the performance out of the box, pushing the...Read more

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it.ign.com
15/01/2019
GeForce RTX 2060 – Ray Tracing per le masse - IGN Italia Would you like help comparing these benchmark results to other mid-range cards from that gene...

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 delivers surprising, upper-tier performance when paired with a Ryzen 2700X and 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, effectively matching the older GTX 1080 and trailing the RTX 2070 by only a small margin. In standard non-Ray Tracing benchmarks, it achieves 96 fps at 1080p and 71 fps at 1440p in Far Cry 5, beats the GTX 1070 Ti, and runs neck-and-neck with the RTX 2070 in...Read more

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hardware.info
28/01/2020
Test: 43 videokaarten van 400-600 euro - Aanraders tussen de 450 en 550 euro

This Hardware Info Archived Review focuses on mid-range graphics cards priced between €450 and €550, outlining that AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT models generally outperform Nvidia RTX 2060 Super alternatives by roughly 10% across a ten-game testing suite. The reviewer strongly advises against reference AMD blower-style coolers due to extremely high noise levels, steering buyers toward...Read more

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