NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

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

Nvidia

RTX 2060 Super

Turing · 8 GB GDDR6

#66 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.24/100

Lowest price

391€

FPS / €

0.985

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#57 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

469€

FPS / €

0.791

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Our verdict

The RTX 2060 Super is on average 8% faster than the RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 2060 Super is currently 78€ cheaper (391€ vs 469€).
With 0.985 FPS/€, the RTX 2060 Super offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RTX 2060 Super

RTX 3060 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

352 FPS

1% low 201

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+4%

211 FPS

1% low 146

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+13%

77 FPS

1% low 58

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+2%

108 FPS

1% low 82

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+3%

82 FPS

1% low 61

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+10%

700 FPS

1% low 292

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+7%

123 FPS

1% low 91

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+2%

91 FPS

1% low 69

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

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

RTX 2060 Super

0.985

RTX 3060 8GB

0.791

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Specifications

	RTX 2060 Super	RTX 3060 8GB
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Release date	2019-07	2022-10
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	448 GB/s	240 GB/s
Shading units	2176	3584
Boost clock	1650 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	175 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$399	—

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 2060 Super

#66 / 71

Popularity score0.7/100

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

781€

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 3060 8GB

#57 / 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

1,123€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

FSP HPT2-1200M.GEN5 1200W

1200 W · 263€

Latest builds

20/09/26

Processeur Intel Core i5-13400F - INTEL - 2.5 GHz / 4.6 GHz - 10 cœurs - 20 Mo de cache

PC blanc petit budget

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RTX 2060 Super

1 models tracked

Biostar GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB GDDR6391€

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RTX 3060 8GB

3 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 2060 Super or the RTX 3060 8GB?

The RTX 2060 Super is on average 8% faster than the RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 2060 Super is currently 78€ cheaper (391€ vs 469€). With 0.985 FPS/€, the RTX 2060 Super offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 2060 Super or RTX 3060 8GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 2060 Super averages 360 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 2060 Super?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 2060 Super. 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 3060 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the FSP HPT2-1200M.GEN5 1200W.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 2060 Super?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2060 Super is the r5-5500 (2 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 8GB is the r7-5700x (2 builds).

How much does the RTX 2060 Super cost right now?

The RTX 2060 Super is available from 391€. We track 1 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 8GB is available from 469€. We track 3 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. An improved version of the RTX 2060, it excels at 1080p and 1440p with ray tracing and DLSS enabled.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

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.