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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming Review | 118 Data compared

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

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming 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.

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming

5.9/10

▼Worse than 76% of graphics cards

6.6

▼Worse than 78%

5.6

▼Worse than 77%

9.0

▲Better than 84%

3.3
Gaming
Gaming
3.3/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
25.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
4.4
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.0
Video editing
Video editing
5.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.1
1080p
1080p
3.1/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
25.0%
3.6
VRAM
10.0%
4.4
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.0
1440p
1440p
3.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
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Score components
50.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
30.0%
3.6
VRAM
15.0%
4.4
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.2
4K
4K
3.2/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
1.8
Floating-point performance
35.0%
3.6
VRAM
20.0%
4.4
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming

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Performance

4.2

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result

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Memory

4.1

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR6

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Platform & Features

8.9

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Connectivity & Media

8.7

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

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Power & Cooling

8.1

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

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PCIe power spec

160 W

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9.3

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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming vs the average graphics card

Why is ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming better than the average graphics card?

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75.4 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (209.6 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
209.6 mm vs 285 mm
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
15.4% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
550 W vs 650 W
More compact card size
This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (209.6x119.3 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
209.6x119.3 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 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
12.5% higher user score
User score
9.0/ 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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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming
the average graphics card
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.00 vs 8.000).
9 vs 8

12.5% higher user score
User score
9.0/ 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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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming
the average graphics card
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.00 vs 8.000).
9 vs 8

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

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

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
15.4% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
550 W vs 650 W
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

75.4 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (209.6 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
209.6 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
More compact card size
This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (209.6x119.3 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
209.6x119.3 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
5.7 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (119.3 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
119.3 mm vs 125 mm
55.5% lighter card weight
This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (454 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
454 g vs 1,021 g

Why is ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming worse than the average graphics card?

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32.9% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1680 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,680 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
47.1% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (201.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
201.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s

9.8% worse value for money
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.55 vs 7.2).
6.55 vs 7.2

32.9% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1680 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,680 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
50.6% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (80.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
80.64 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
47.1% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (201.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
201.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/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
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
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
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
37.9% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (14077 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
14,077 points vs 22,653 points
51.6% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (7100 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
7,100 points vs 14,678.5 points
59.3% lower ray tracing score
This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (3730 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
3,730 points vs 9,166 points
54.7% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5466 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
5,466 points vs 12,074 points
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
71.9% lower compute throughput
This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
6.45 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
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

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).
January 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 (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
7 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

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
Narrower decode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
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
Narrower encode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
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 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.
29 dB noisier at idle
This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
29 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 RGB lighting
This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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thinkcomputers.org

28/01/2019

Summary of the review

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Graphics Card Review

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan is a high-value, reference-clocked card featuring a 1680 MHz boost clock, 6GB of GDDR6 memory, and a stylish, compact dual-slot design with a included backplate. It delivers excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance with DLSS and ray-tracing support, utilizing the IceStorm 2.0 cooling system for quiet operation. Pros include strong performance rivaling the GTX 1070 Ti, a robust cooling solution, and a premium, durable aesthetic. However, the card lacks the RGB lighting and VirtualLink USB Type-C port found on the Founders Edition, and the 6GB VRAM may limit performance in demanding, high-resolution ray-traced titles.

thinkcomputers.org

28/01/2019

Summary of the review

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Graphics Card Review

The ThinkComputers review identifies the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan as an exceptional, compact mid-range card delivering 1070 Ti/1080-level performance at a $349 launch price, powered by NVIDIA's Turing architecture. Key pros include its efficient IceStorm 2.0 cooler, stylish metal backplate, and strong 1080p/1440p gaming performance, earning it a "Recommended Award". Cons noted in the review include the lack of factory overclocking on the base model, no RGB lighting, and the absence of NVLink SLI support for multi-card configurations. Additionally, the card lacks a VirtualLink USB-C port, distinguishing it from the reference Founders Edition.

smallformfactor.net

25/01/2019

Summary of the review

ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Review

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan is a compact 209.6 mm card designed for small form factor (SFF) builds, offering robust 1080p/1440p performance and an aesthetic, non-RGB shroud. Key advantages include a durable metal backplate, entry-level ray tracing capabilities, and a small footprint suitable for tight Mini-ITX cases. However, the card's 90 mm IceStorm 2.0 fans lack an idle-stop feature, resulting in audible operation during low-load tasks. Under load, the smaller heatsink requires higher fan RPMs, leading to significant noise compared to larger alternatives, though the space-saving design makes it a viable option for compact systems.

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming

Excellent performance for 1080p high-refresh gaming and entry-level 1440p
Compact two-slot design that fits easily into small form factor (SFF) cases
Quiet dual-fan operation, even under moderate loads
Effective IceStorm 2.0 cooling keeps temperatures stable under load
Includes a metal wraparound backplate for structural rigidity and aesthetics
Supports modern features like Ray Tracing and DLSS upscaling

What we don't like about ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan Gaming

6GB VRAM is a bottleneck for newer games at higher resolutions or ultra settings
Lacks a VirtualLink USB Type-C port found on other reference models
Voltage and power limits are often locked, limiting significant manual overclocking
No semi-fanless mode; fans spin even when the card is idling
Occasional reports of noticeable coil whine during intensive gaming tasks

Verdict

The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan is a compact, dual-slot graphics card built on NVIDIA's 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 1,920 CUDA cores, a 1,680 MHz boost clock, and 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit bus. It utilizes the IceStorm 2.0 cooling system with dual 90mm fans and a wraparound metal backplate for structural rigidity, all within a short 209.6mm length that fits 99% of systems. Main pros include its support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS, excellent 1080p gaming performance that surpasses the GTX 1070, and a highly compatible form factor for small builds. Notable cons include its lack of a VirtualLink USB-C port found on the Founders Edition and 6GB of memory being somewhat limiting for high-resolution textures in modern titles.

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