NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RTX 2060 6GB
Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$226
FPS / $
1.642
RTX 5060
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

Lowest price
$359
FPS / $
1.173
Our verdict
- The RTX 5060 is on average 18% faster than the RTX 2060 6GB at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RTX 2060 6GB is currently $133 cheaper ($226 vs $359).
- With 1.642 FPS/$, the RTX 2060 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / $
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RTX 2060 6GB | RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Release date | 2019-01 | 2025-05 |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 128 bit |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Shading units | 1920 | 3840 |
| Boost clock | 1680 MHz | 2497 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 160 W | 145 W |
| Recommended PSU | 500 W | 550 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| Launch price | $349 | $299 |
Popularity on DropReference
RTX 2060 6GB
#37 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
24
Average build price
$894
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 5060
#7 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
2053
Average build price
$1,007
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RTX 2060 6GB
10 models tracked
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 Black$498
MSI RTX 2060 Ventus GP OC 6GB GDDR6 Black Silver$329
EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 KO Ultra Gaming 6GB GDDR6 Multicolour$299
Gigabyte GV-N2060OC-6GD Windforce OC 6GB GDDR6$350
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus XS 6G OC 6GB GDDR6$420
ASUS DUAL RTX 2060-O6G-EVO 6GB GDDR6$370
ZOTAC RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 Gaming$226
EVGA RTX 2060 SC Ultra Gaming 6GB GDDR6 Black$300
RTX 5060
30 models tracked
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 OC 8GB GDDR7 Black$460
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCE OC 8GB GDDR7$460
ASUS PRIME RTX 5060 OC 8GB GDDR7 Black$540
PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 OC Dual Fan Graphics Card 8GB GDDR7 Sff-Ready 2-Slot$359
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition 8GB GDDR7 Black$370
ZOTAC RTX 5060 Twin Edge OC 8GB GDDR7 Black$470
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5060 Solo 8GB GDDR7 Black$427
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Shadow 2X OC GDDR7$499
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 2060 6GB or the RTX 5060?
The RTX 5060 is on average 18% faster than the RTX 2060 6GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 2060 6GB is currently $133 cheaper ($226 vs $359). With 1.642 FPS/$, the RTX 2060 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 2060 6GB or RTX 5060?
At 1440p, the RTX 2060 6GB averages 330 FPS versus 390 FPS for the RTX 5060 across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 2060 6GB?
A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RTX 2060 6GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 5060?
A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5060. 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 6GB?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2060 6GB is the r5-5500 (7 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 is the r5-5600 (325 builds).
How much does the RTX 2060 6GB cost right now?
The RTX 2060 6GB is available from $226. We track 10 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 5060 cost right now?
The RTX 5060 is available from $359. We track 30 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
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.
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