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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110VRAM:6 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):65 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

40%

5.1

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

5.1

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 84% of graphics cards
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 54%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

44%

3.4

Performance

24%

3.6

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

8.7

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

7.4

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 83%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

44%

3.4

Performance

24%

3.6

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

8.7

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

7.4

Connectivity

5.1
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.4
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
5,870 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 5,870 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 83.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
4,461 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 4,461 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 74.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
11,355 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 11,355 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 82.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
7,150 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 7,150 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 75% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
4.55 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 4.55 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 88.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.5% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
264 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 264 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 79.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
11,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 11,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 82.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% 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 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
0
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 96.9% of graphics cards and equal to 3.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% 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 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
65 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 65 W, which is lower than that of 94.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
65 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 65 W under peak load, which is lower than 95.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
?
Board power limit
65 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 65 W, which is lower than that of 95.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
65 W
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Size
?
Length
?
Height
?
Slot width
?
Weight
?
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop vs the average graphics card

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  • 69.8% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    65 W vs 215 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
  • 70.5% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    65 W vs 220 W
  • 4.73x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £520).
    £110 vs £520
  • 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
  • 70.5% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    65 W vs 220 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
  • 4.73x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £520).
    £110 vs £520
  • 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
  • 69.8% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    65 W vs 215 W
  • 70.5% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    65 W vs 220 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
  • 70.5% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    65 W vs 220 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
  • 52.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,185 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,185 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
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 49.2% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (975 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    975 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 62.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (142.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    142.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 64.7% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (56.9 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    56.88 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 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
  • 34.6% lower sentiment score
    5.1 vs 7.8
  • 52.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,185 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,185 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 49.2% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (975 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    975 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 62.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (142.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    142.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 64.7% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (56.9 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    56.88 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 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
  • 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
  • 79.9% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    4.55 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    January 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • 49.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (11,355 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    11,355 points vs 22,638 points
  • 60.3% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (5,870 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    5,870 points vs 14,779 points
  • 51.2% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (4,461 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    4,461 points vs 9,148 points
  • 69.2% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (9.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    9.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 70.8% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.14 TFLOPS vs 0.48 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
  • 40.8% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (7,150 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    7,150 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 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
  • 42.1% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (11,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    11,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 41.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (264 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    264 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
  • 21.4% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    64 KB vs 128 KB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process 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 vs 4
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 51.4% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (445 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    445 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • 52.8% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (10,800 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    10,800 million vs 22,900 million
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • No HDMI output
    This graphics card does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 33 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (33 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    33 dB vs 0 dB
  • 4.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (40 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    40 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop

  • Good 1080p performance in many modern games
  • Supports ray tracing and DLSS for compatibility with recent titles
  • Very good choice for entry-level or starter gaming machines
  • Good 1080p gaming experience, especially for esports
  • 6 GB of GDDR6 memory provides a solid base for current games

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop

  • Not a true powerhouse, and often limited to medium or high settings in the newest games
  • 1440p performance starts to fall short and often requires DLSS
  • The Max-Q variant runs at lower clocks to optimize power use versus the standard mobile RTX 2060
  • The architecture is already several years old, which limits performance in heavier upcoming titles

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q is an efficiency-focused laptop GPU based on the 12nm Turing TU106 architecture, featuring 1,920 CUDA cores, 30 Ray Tracing cores, and 240 Tensor cores. It is equipped with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit bus, operating at a power-efficient TGP of approximately 65W with base and boost clock speeds typically ranging from 975 MHz to 1,185 MHz. Its primary advantages include enabling high-performance gaming in slim, lightweight laptops with reduced heat output and lower power consumption compared to the standard mobile variant, while still supporting advanced features like real-time ray tracing and AI-powered DLSS. However, its main drawbacks are the reduced clock speeds which lead to lower raw performance than the standard RTX 2060 Mobile, and a limited 6GB VRAM buffer that can struggle with modern AAA titles at 1440p or ultra-high texture settings.

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