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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):184 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB 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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of graphics cards
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

44%

4.5

Performance

24%

5.4

Memory

12%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11%

8.9

Platform & Features

5%

9.8

Design

4%

8.1

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 72%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

44%

4.5

Performance

24%

5.4

Memory

12%

8.3

Power & Cooling

11%

8.9

Platform & Features

5%

9.8

Design

4%

8.1

Connectivity & Media

6.1
User score
User score
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 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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â–² Better than 67% of models
Popularity:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than that of 67.1% of products in this category.
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

6.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
8,024 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 8,024 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 77.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
7,500 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 7,500 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 60.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
15,936 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 15,936 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 73.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
6,763 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 6,763 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 76% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
7.18 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 7.18 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 80.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% 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
Market range: <64 bit – >384 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
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 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
Market range: <4 – >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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 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)
184 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 184 W, which is lower than that of 57.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
184 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 184 W under peak load, which is lower than 60.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 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
184 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 184 W, which is lower than that of 61.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
184 W
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Size
229x 113x 35 mm
Length
229 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 229 mm long, which is shorter than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
113 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 113 mm tall, which is shorter than 75.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 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
706 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 706 g, which is lighter than 78.5% of graphics cards.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs the average graphics card

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  • 128 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    272 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
  • 56 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    229 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
  • 12 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (113 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    113 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • 6.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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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    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
    the average graphics card
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.52 vs 8.000).
    8.52 vs 8
  • 6.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
    the average graphics card
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.52 vs 8.000).
    8.52 vs 8
  • 128 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (272 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    272 vs 144
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • 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
  • 56 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    229 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
  • 12 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (113 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    113 mm vs 125 mm
  • 34.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1650 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,650 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 51.5% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (79.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    79.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 23.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1470 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,470 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 41.1% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (224.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    224.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.81 vs 7.2).
    6.81 vs 7.2
  • 34.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1650 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,650 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 51.5% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (79.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    79.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 23.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1470 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,470 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 41.1% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (224.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    224.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 68.2% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (7.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    7.18 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 48 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (136 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    136 vs 184
  • 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
  • 6 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    34 vs 40
  • 6 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    34 vs 40
  • 29.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (15936 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    15,936 points vs 22,653 points
  • 45.3% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8024 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    8,024 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 68.8% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (7.2 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    7.18 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 44% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (6763 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    6,763 points vs 12,074 points
  • 54.2% 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.
    0.22 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 18.2% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7500 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    7,500 points vs 9,166 points
  • 2,176 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,176 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    2,176 vs 4,352
  • 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
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • 2 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    December 2021
    2,021 vs 2,023
  • Lower VRS tier
    This graphics card supports a lower VRS tier than the average graphics card (Tier 1 vs Tier 2).
    Tier 1 vs Tier 2
  • 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
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
    6.6 vs 6.8
  • 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
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • 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
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    4 vs 6
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 8.1 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43.5 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    43.5 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    28 dB vs 0 dB

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

  • Increased VRAM capacity (12GB) allows for higher quality textures and better performance in memory-intensive modern games compared to the 6GB model.
  • Solid performance for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming, often performing between the original RTX 2060 and the RTX 2060 Super.
  • Supports modern features like real-time ray tracing and AI-powered DLSS, which can significantly boost frame rates in compatible titles.
  • Generally quiet operation and efficient cooling in many partner card models, with some fans only activating under load.
  • Useful for budget productivity and workstation tasks, such as AI research, due to the inclusion of Tensor cores.

What we don't like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

  • Limited by a 192-bit memory bus, which can bottle-neck the extra 12GB of VRAM and prevent significant performance gains over the 6GB version at higher resolutions.
  • Often criticized for poor value at launch, frequently priced higher than more modern and capable cards like the RTX 3060.
  • Ray tracing performance is relatively weak compared to newer generations, often requiring significant setting sacrifices or DLSS to remain playable.
  • Slightly higher power consumption (185W TDP) than both the original RTX 2060 and the RTX 2060 Super.
  • Viewed by many as an unnecessary release that was primarily aimed at crypto miners during the GPU shortage rather than gamers.

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is a refreshed mid-range GPU based on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 2,176 CUDA cores, 34 RT cores, and 272 Tensor cores—aligning its processing power closer to the RTX 2060 Super than the original 6GB model. Key characteristics include 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 192-bit memory interface, a base clock of 1,470 MHz, and a boost clock of 1,650 MHz. Its primary pros are the significantly expanded memory buffer, which prevents VRAM-related stuttering in modern games and productivity tasks, and support for DLSS and real-time ray tracing. However, notable cons include a higher TDP of 185W compared to its predecessors and a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s that remains identical to the original version, which can bottleneck performance at higher resolutions like 1440p.

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