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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£440
  • Avg. price in US: ~$440
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 175 W

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

6.1

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%

5.7

Technical Score

10.0%

9.5

User score

Good
5.7

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%

4.2

Performance

24.0%

5.0

Memory

12.0%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.5

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Good
9.5

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%

9.3

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.7
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4.6
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4.9
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  • 5.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is a high-performance custom graphics card featuring the NVIDIA Turing architecture with 2,176 CUDA cores, 34 RT cores, and 272 Tensor cores. It comes factory-overclocked with a boost clock of 1,695 MHz and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448 GB/s bandwidth. Key strengths include its premium Twin Frozr 7 thermal design with dual Torx 3.0 fans, a quiet semi-passive Zero Frozr mode that stops fans below 60°C, and customizable Mystic Light RGB. While it offers excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, notable downsides include its significant physical width (52mm), occupying nearly three slots, and its higher price point compared to reference models or competing mid-tier cards.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X

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%

4.2

Performance

24.0%

5.0

Memory

12.0%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.5

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

5.7
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a technical score of 5.72 points, which is lower than that of 64.8% 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%

9.3

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(699)
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4.6
(374)
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4.9
(42)
United States
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4.7
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4.9
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9.5
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a user score of 9.54 points, which is higher than that of 96.5% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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%

6.1

Overall score

40.0%

8.2

Price

6.7
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is lower than 52.1% 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

9,120 points
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X scores 9120 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 62.9% of graphics cards.
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

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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

8 GB
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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

256 bit
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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

448 GB/s
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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

1.4
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
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

4.5
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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

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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

32.4 Gbps
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to 24% 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

175 W
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a TDP of 175 W, which is lower than that of 62.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% 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

175 W
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X draws 175 W under peak load, which is lower than 63.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% 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

550 W
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.8% 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

202 W
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a board power limit of 202 W, which is lower than that of 54.1% 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

248 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is 248 mm long, which is shorter than 70.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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

128 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is 128 mm tall, which is taller than 51.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.5% 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

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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

981 g
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X weighs 981 g, which is lighter than 52.3% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X vs the average graphics card

  • 80 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.272 vs 192
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.550 W vs 650 W
  • 19.3% higher user score
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.54 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.
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.54 vs 8.000).9.54 vs 8
  • 37.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is shorter than the average graphics card (248 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is shorter than the average graphics card (248 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.248 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 4 °C higher thermal ceiling
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.89 °C vs 93 °C
  • 18.6% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (175 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (175 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.175 W vs 215 W
  • 4.34x more popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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.
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 2.303).10 vs 2.3
  • 80 more AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 18.6% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (175 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 4 °C higher thermal ceiling
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 37.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is shorter than the average graphics card (248 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Power & Cooling
Design
  • 32.2% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,695 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 23.4% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,470 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 14 fewer ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 38.8% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (230.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 34.3% lower pixel rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (108.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (136 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 6 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 19.6% lower gaming score
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (9,120 points vs 11,337 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 11,337 points.
  • 50% lower FP16 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (14.8 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2,176 fewer FP32 units
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,176 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older OpenGL version
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • 46.3% larger GPU die
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 32.2% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,695 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,695 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1695 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 14 fewer ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.34 vs 48
  • 23.4% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,470 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,470 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1470 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 38.8% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (230.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (230.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.230.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X 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.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X?

  • Excellent 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance, nearly matching the original RTX 2070
  • Highly effective Twin Frozr 7 cooling system that maintains low temperatures under load
  • Zero Frozr technology provides silent operation by stopping fans during idle or light use
  • Premium build quality featuring a stylish brushed metal backplate for added rigidity
  • Upgraded 8GB VRAM (compared to 6GB on the non-Super) offers better future-proofing for modern titles
  • Customizable RGB lighting zones with MSI Mystic Light support

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X?

  • Priced at a premium compared to base MSRP models and some competing AMD Radeon cards
  • Relatively large physical footprint requiring two slots and significant clearance
  • Lacks a USB-C VirtualLink port which was present on the Founders Edition
  • Performance gains over the standard RTX 2060 may not justify the cost for budget-focused users
  • Ray tracing performance can struggle at higher resolutions without using DLSS

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igorslab.de
17/07/2019
MSI RTX 2060 Super Gaming X in review – quiet and cool TechPowerUp

The MSI RTX 2060 Super Gaming X delivers strong performance using a slightly cut-down TU106 GPU with 2,176 CUDA cores and an upgraded 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Built on MSI's 7th-generation TwinFrozr cooling technology, this 2.5-slot card operates both quietly and coolly, featuring a premium anthracite-colored shroud and subtle RGB lettering. The review highlights its...Read more

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lanoc.org
16/07/2019
MSI RTX 2060 Super Gaming X - LanOC Reviews

The MSI RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is an aftermarket graphics card that features a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1695 MHz compared to the 1650 MHz of the Founders Edition, yielding a consistent performance bump of around 2 FPS in games. It delivers solid performance for 1440p gaming at standard refresh rates and excels at 1080p for high-refresh-rate setups, while also leveraging...Read more

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bit-tech.net
09/07/2019
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X Review | bit-tech.net

The bit-tech review highlights the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X as a mid-cycle refresh that copies the physical design and Twin Frozr 7 cooler directly from its predecessor, the RTX 2060 Gaming Z. On the positive side, the graphics card delivers a premium, highly rigid build quality featuring a solid plastic shroud, a brushed metal backplate with integrated thermal pads, and...Read more

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guru3d.com
09/07/2019
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Gaming X review - Guru 3d

The Guru3D review highlights the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Gaming X (8GB) as a highly capable Turing-refresh graphics card designed to satisfy budget-conscious PC gamers looking for strong performance without the extreme price tags of upper-tier models. Built on the 12nm TU106 architecture, this Super variant provides a significant performance leap over the original RTX 2060 by...Read more

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techpowerup.com
09/07/2019
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X Review - TechPowerUp

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is a highly capable, custom-engineered card featuring the TU106 architecture, providing performance that matches the original RTX 2070 and outperforms the non-Super 2060. Key advantages include an upgrade to 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, a silent idle-fan stop feature via the Twin Frozr 7 cooler, low operating temperatures, and low noise levels under...Read more

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tech-legend.com
16/10/2019
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X - Review - Tech-Legend

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X delivers strong, stable frame rates for 1080p gaming and above, presenting a highly competitive alternative to rival cards like the AMD 5700XT. Built with an efficient cooling system featuring integrated RGB elements, its fans remain completely silent under light workloads and only spin up once the core temperature hits 60°C. Maintenance and...Read more

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igorslab.de
17/07/2019
Verhinderter Kannibale: MSI RTX 2060 Super Gaming X im Test(hardwareluxx.de) | 09.07.2019 | GeForce RTX 2060 Super von MSI und Zotac im Test(tweakpc.d...

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X features a cut-down TU106-410 GPU with 2,176 CUDA cores, 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and an official boost clock of 1,725 MHz (though it clocks significantly higher in practice). Built on the 7th-generation TwinFrozr cooling design, this 2.5-slot card opts for a subtle, stealthy aesthetic featuring an anthrazit-coloured plastic...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
26/06/2020
Test : cartes graphiques, où en est-on (Q2) ? La réponse en performance !

This 2020 hardware review evaluates multiple generations of MSI graphics cards, comparing NVIDIA's RTX 2000, GTX 1000, and GTX 980 series against AMD's RX 580 and RX 470 across various gaming benchmarks. Running on an Intel Core i5-10600K test bench, the review showcases a significant performance gap between entry-level and higher-end GPUs. While older, mid-range options like the...Read more

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techtesters.eu
01/08/2019
MSI RTX 2060, 2070 & 2080 Super review. You can read the full analysis at TechTesters.

This review covers MSI's high-end Nvidia "Super" graphics card line-up, specifically evaluating the compact RTX 2060 Super Gaming X alongside the massive RTX 2070 and 2080 Super Gaming X Trio models. While all three cards offer great aesthetics with a black-and-grey shroud design and impressive RGB lighting control, their physical builds and acoustic performances differ...Read more

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tweakers.net
28/10/2019
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X - Verwijderd - Productreview

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Gaming X is highlighted as an excellent performer for 1080p gaming, featuring the premium Twin Frozr 7 cooling system that ensures low temperatures and quiet operation. Its robust build quality, striking aesthetics, and customizable Mystic Light RGB lighting make it a solid choice for custom PC builds. However, the user reports that the MSI software...Read more

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