NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 2060 12GB

Turing · 12 GB GDDR6

#59 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.20/100

Lowest price

576€

FPS / €

0.661

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#15 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

346€

FPS / €

1.072

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Our verdict

The RTX 2060 12GB is on average 7% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently 230€ cheaper (346€ vs 576€).
With 1.072 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+4%

366 FPS

1% low 216

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+4%

212 FPS

1% low 157

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+15%

78 FPS

1% low 55

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+7%

113 FPS

1% low 79

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+5%

84 FPS

1% low 67

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+7%

680 FPS

1% low 290

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+10%

127 FPS

1% low 95

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+7%

95 FPS

1% low 67

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 2060 12GB

0.661

RTX 3060 12GB

1.072

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Specifications

	RTX 2060 12GB	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Release date	2021-12	2021-02
Video memory	12 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	336 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	2176	3584
Boost clock	1650 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	185 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$299	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 2060 12GB

#59 / 71

Popularity score1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

1,152€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

DeepCool PF750 Gold 750W 80 Plus Gold Black

750 W · 72€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#15 / 71

Popularity score6.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

131

Average build price

1,024€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RTX 2060 12GB

3 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

19 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 2060 12GB or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RTX 2060 12GB is on average 7% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently 230€ cheaper (346€ vs 576€). With 1.072 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 2060 12GB or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 2060 12GB averages 356 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 2060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 2060 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the DeepCool PF750 Gold 750W 80 Plus Gold Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 2060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2060 12GB is the r5-5500 (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (22 builds).

How much does the RTX 2060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 2060 12GB is available from 576€. We track 3 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 346€. We track 19 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The first affordable RTX card supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics at 1080p and 1440p.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.