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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480VRAM:6 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):160 W

MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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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.
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Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

9.4

User score

▼Worse than 76% of graphics cards
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▼Worse than 78%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

4.2

Performance

24%

4.1

Memory

12%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11%

8.9

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 77%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

44%

4.2

Performance

24%

4.1

Memory

12%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11%

8.9

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity & Media

5.6
User score
User score
9.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.4
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

6.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
7,500 points
This graphics card scores 7,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 79% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
4,159 points
This graphics card scores 4,159 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 75.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
14,115 points
This graphics card scores 14,115 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 76.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
5,465 points
This graphics card scores 5,465 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 81.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
6.57 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 6.57 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
6 GB
This graphics card has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.2% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
336 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 336 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 63.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
160 W
This graphics card 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
166 W
This graphics card draws 166 W under peak load, which is lower than 68.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
160 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 160 W, which is lower than that of 71.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
160 W
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Size
205x 128x 41 mm
Length
205 mm
This graphics card is 205 mm long, which is shorter than 88.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
128 mm
This graphics card is 128 mm tall, which is taller than 55.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
725 g
This graphics card weighs 725 g, which is lighter than 77.1% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC vs the average graphics card

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  • 80 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (205 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    205 mm vs 285 mm
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 96 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    240 vs 144
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    This graphics card 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
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 18% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
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    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.
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    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.44 vs 8.000).
    9.44 vs 8
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • 2.37x more popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 18% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.44 vs 8.000).
    9.44 vs 8
  • 2.37x more popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 96 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    240 vs 144
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • 28.9% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (160 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    160 W vs 225 W
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 80 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (205 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    205 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1710 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 10 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    30 vs 40
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 9.2% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.59 vs 7.2).
    6.59 vs 7.2
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1710 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 10 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    30 vs 40
  • 49.7% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (82.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    82.08 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 46.2% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (205.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    205.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    120 vs 184
  • 10 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    30 vs 40
  • 70.9% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.6 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    6.57 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 37.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (14115 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    14,115 points vs 22,653 points
  • 48.9% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (7500 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    7,500 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 54.6% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (4159 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    4,159 points vs 9,166 points
  • 54.7% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5465 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    5,465 points vs 12,074 points
  • 56.6% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (12.9 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    12.9 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 2,432 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1920 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,920 vs 4,352
  • 71.4% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.6 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    6.57 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 58.3% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card 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
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 25% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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.
    336 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    3 MB vs 24 MB
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    64 vs 128
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card 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
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • 4 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    March 2019
    2,019 vs 2,023
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    6 vs 8
  • 50.8% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (445 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    445 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • 52.8% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (10800 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    10,800 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 30 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (30 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    30 dB vs 0 dB
  • 11 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (78 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    78 °C vs 67 °C
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC

  • Excellent performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it suitable for smaller cases
  • Twin-fan cooling solution is generally quiet and efficient under normal load
  • Great value for money, often cited as a more affordable RTX entry point
  • Comes factory overclocked for a slight performance boost out of the box
  • Sturdy industrial aesthetic that many users find visually appealing

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus Xs OC

  • Lacks a VirtualLink USB Type-C port found on other models
  • Backplate is made of plastic rather than metal, providing less premium feel
  • Can run hot (up to 80°C) if the PC case has restricted airflow
  • Small fans can become notably noisy when spinning above 50% speed
  • Occasional reports of coil whine, especially during extremely high frame rates
  • Limited overclocking headroom compared to higher-end 2060 variants

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus XS OC is a factory-overclocked graphics card built on NVIDIA's Turing architecture, featuring 1920 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 192-bit memory bus. It operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boosted core clock of 1710 MHz, providing smooth 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance with support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS. The dual-fan TORX 2.0 thermal design ensures efficient cooling and quiet operation, while its compact dimensions and neutral industrial aesthetic make it a versatile fit for various PC builds. Main advantages include its solid performance-to-value ratio, sturdy protective backplate, and effective cooling; however, it lacks RGB lighting, uses a plastic rather than metal backplate, and omits a VirtualLink port.

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