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  • Avg. price: ~£420
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): ?

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

4.1

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%

4.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.1

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%

2.9

Performance

24.0%

3.6

Memory

12.0%

4.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.0

Design

4.0%

7.3

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is a mid-range graphics card based on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring the TU106 chip with 1,920 CUDA cores, 240 Tensor cores, and 30 Ray Tracing cores. It is equipped with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 336 GB/s, with typical clock speeds ranging from a 960 MHz base to a 1200 MHz boost. Its main strengths include support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, providing solid 1080p gaming performance that often matches or exceeds older high-end cards like the GTX 1070 Max-Q. However, it faces limitations such as significantly reduced clock speeds and a lower TDP (80-90W) compared to its desktop counterpart, and its 6GB buffer can struggle with ultra-high textures or heavy ray tracing in modern titles.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop

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%

?

Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

4.1
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a technical score of 4.15 points, which is lower than that of 88.5% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

5.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 92.1% 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

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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

11,355 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop scores 11355 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 50.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

3,992 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop scores 3992 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 55.4% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

4.61 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop delivers 4.61 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 90.8% 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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

1.3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% 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

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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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

1.4a
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% 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

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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

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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

115 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws 115 W under peak load, which is lower than 86% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% 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

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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

115 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a board power limit of 115 W, which is lower than that of 86.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% 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

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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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs the average graphics card

  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.115 W vs 220 W
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.88 °C vs 93 °C
  • 48 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.240 vs 192
  • 48 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
  • 50% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (960 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 18 fewer ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 61.8% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (144 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 65.1% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (57.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 10 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 79.4% lower INT8 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (96 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 80% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.6 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 69% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2,432 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • Older Vulkan version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
  • 46.3% larger GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 50% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (960 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (960 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.960 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
  • 18 fewer ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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
  • 61.8% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (144 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (144 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.144 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 65.1% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (57.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (57.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.57.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 10 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?

  • Capable performance for 1080p gaming at high settings in many modern titles
  • Provides an accessible entry point for real-time ray tracing and DLSS features
  • Excellent value for money compared to previous generation cards like the GTX 1070
  • Efficient power consumption and generally quiet operation in well-cooled laptops
  • Strong support for DLSS significantly boosts frame rates in supported games

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?

  • The 6GB VRAM capacity is a limiting factor for modern AAA games, especially with ray tracing enabled
  • Mobile version is notably less powerful (up to 25% slower) than its desktop namesake, which can be misleading
  • Ray tracing performance is considered 'entry-level' and often requires lowering other settings to maintain playable frame rates
  • Struggles significantly at 4K resolutions and high settings in demanding new releases
  • Lack of NVLink or SLI support prevents multi-GPU upgrades in the future

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06/03/2019
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. (Laptop GPU) Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 laptop GPU highlights it as a powerful mid-range option based on the TU106 architecture. Pros include 1080p gaming performance that is 25% to 35% faster than the GTX 1060, while frequently outperforming the GTX 1070 Max-Q and approaching RTX 2070 Max-Q levels. Cons include reduced clock speeds due to an 80W-90W TDP limitation,...Read more

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techteamgb.co.uk
09/12/2024
RTX 2060 Laptop in 2025 – Still Good Enough For Gaming?

The HP Omen (2020) featuring an RTX 2060 GPU and Ryzen 4800H CPU remains a surprisingly capable gaming machine in 2025, offering a "resounding yes" for entry-level gaming. In performance testing at 1080p, it achieved a smooth 142 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege and 98 FPS in CS2 on low settings. Even intensive titles like Cyberpunk 2077 are playable, netting around 54 FPS on medium...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
19/10/2020
[36 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (80W)

The LaptopMedia review identifies the 80W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 as an accessible entry point for laptop ray tracing, offering superior performance to older GTX 1650 cards while supporting DLSS and modern ray tracing. Its lower 80W power limit results in better thermal efficiency, allowing it to fit into thinner chassis while maintaining performance very close to the GTX 1660 Ti....Read more

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techspot.com
30/06/2020
GeForce Laptop Roundup: GPU Performance Compared

The TechSpot GeForce Laptop Roundup compares Turing-generation mobile GPU performance, highlighting the 80W RTX 2070 Super Max-Q's superior power efficiency, which outperforms the 115W RTX 2070 in key tests. The review also notes significant performance gains for the 115W RTX 2060, which leads its 80W counterpart by up to 13%. Conversely, the review identifies poor performance...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
18/12/2019
Best GeForce RTX 2060 notebooks

In the 2019 Golden Laptop Awards, LaptopMedia evaluated RTX 2060-powered notebooks, naming the MSI GE63 Raider (GE63VR) the winner for its balance of performance and robust cooling. The award-winning GE63 Raider features top-tier build quality and per-key RGB, though it is heavier and has short battery life. The runner-up, the creator-focused Acer ConceptD 7, excels with a bright 4K...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
29/01/2019
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, RTX 2070 & RTX 2080 Laptop GPUs Performance Review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX laptop GPU lineup (RTX 2060, 2070, and 2080) marks a significant generational leap by introducing real-time raytracing and DLSS capabilities to mobile gaming platforms. In synthetic benchmarks and real-world gaming tests like Battlefield V, the Turing architecture opens up substantial performance gaps over its Pascal predecessors, with the RTX 2060 showing a...Read more

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laptopspirit.fr
29/01/2019
Test MSI GL63 8SE – PC portable gamer avec GeForce RTX 2060 Turing

MSI GL63 8SE Review Summary The MSI GL63 8SE is a 15.6-inch entry-level gaming laptop launched in 2019 that features a powerful Intel Core i7-8750H six-core processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 256GB PCIe SSD alongside a 1TB HDD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card. In terms of performance, the laptop excels by outpacing older GTX 1070 Max-Q configurations, easily delivering over...Read more

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geeknetic.es
30/03/2020
Review ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. con AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS Geeknetic

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a highly compact 14-inch gaming laptop that delivers unprecedented processing power by debuting the 35W AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS processor, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads built on a 7nm Zen 2 architecture. Paired with a 6GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics card, 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, and a 1 TB Intel NVMe SSD, this 1.6 kg machine significantly...Read more

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geeknetic.es
23/06/2020
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 con AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Review

The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (specifically the FX506IV-AL087 model) is a well-balanced gaming laptop that delivers high performance at a competitive price of 1,399 euros. Powered by the robust 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor operating at a 45W TDP and a non-Max-Q NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, it handles 1080p gaming and heavy multi-threaded tasks seamlessly. The internal storage and memory...Read more

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noticias3d.com
01/11/2019
ASUS ROG Strix G531G - Noticias3D.com

Based on the review, the ASUS ROG Strix G531G is a gaming laptop that balances striking aesthetics with practical performance management. Visually, the device stands out due to its Aura Sync RGB lighting, which includes an underglow light strip that reflects off the desk, and a palm rest featuring a carbon fibre imitation finish. Internally, it features a CPU and RAM configuration...Read more

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everyeye.it
18/02/2019
Metro Exodus: prestazioni e benchmark con Ray Tracing e DLSS (Test RTX 2060 Mobile)

This Everyeye.it technical review focuses heavily on the PC performance, graphical benchmarks, and the implementation of real-time Ray Tracing and DLSS in Metro Exodus. A major pro highlighted in the review is the spectacular implementation of Ray Tracing applied to global illumination and natural light sources (like the sun). This feature elevates the game's realism by generating...Read more

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tomshw.it
23/07/2020
Lenovo Legion 5i - Recensione - Tom's Hardware

The Tom's Hardware Italia review outlines the Lenovo Legion 5i as a compelling mid-range gaming laptop that effectively bridges the gap between everyday productivity and demanding gaming workflows. Equipped with a 10th-generation Intel Core i7-10750H processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, the laptop handles modern AAA titles smoothly, achieving 75.7 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
12/04/2026
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Laptop, 90W) - Specifiche, test e confronti

The LaptopMedia review of the 90W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Laptop) highlights it as an affordable Turing-based GPU offering hardware Ray-Tracing and DLSS, with the higher 90W TGP providing increased frame rates at High/Ultra settings compared to the 80W version. While offering a solid performance boost via 6GB GDDR6, the card faces a significant drawback where it can be outperformed...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
18/11/2020
[35 test di gioco + video] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 [90W] – Il TGP più grande porta a maggiori prestazioni in alcuni giochi

The LaptopMedia review of the 90W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, paired with a Ryzen 9 4900H and 16GB RAM, highlights a clear performance advantage over the 80W version in high-preset gaming scenarios like Assassin's Creed Odyssey. As an affordable Turing option, it provides accessible hardware-accelerated ray-tracing and DLSS, offering a solid, cost-effective, high-TGP gaming experience....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
19/10/2020
[36 test di gioco + video] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (80W) – L'ingresso nel mondo del ray-tracing

The LaptopMedia review of the 80W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, based on 36 gaming tests, positions this GPU as an entry-level solution for ray tracing and DLSS, utilizing 6GB GDDR6 and Turing architecture. It delivers high-refresh performance in titles like CS:GO, reaching 315 FPS at 1080p Low, while offering affordable access to tensor core technologies. Pros include its efficiency,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
18/11/2020
[35 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 [90W] - The bigger TGP leads to more performance in some games

The LaptopMedia review of the 90W Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 mobile GPU, featuring 35 gaming tests, highlights the card as an affordable entry point for ray-tracing and DLSS, providing a noticeable performance boost over the 80W version in heavy titles like Red Dead Redemption 2. However, the 90W variant displays inconsistent performance, with the review noting it can underperform the...Read more

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techtesters.eu
20/09/2019
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo review

The Techtesters review evaluates the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo as a highly innovative, powerful dual-screen laptop that functions exceptionally well as a stationary desktop replacement rather than a travel-friendly notebook. On the positive side, the laptop features a gorgeous main OLED display with fantastic visuals and outstanding all-round hardware performance powered by an Intel Core...Read more

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