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GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is out front, marginally faster, roughly 7% up on the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 12GB
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
14/100
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
$430 CAD
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 336 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sips power at 175W next to the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB's 184W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB's 12GB (vs 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 12GB or GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB?

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is marginally faster, roughly 7% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB or the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 12GB or GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 12GBGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,1762,176
Ray Tracing Cores34
Tensor / AI Cores272

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 12GBGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Base Clock1,470 MHz1,470 MHz
Boost Clock1,650 MHz1,650 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 12GBGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth336 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 12GBGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP184 W175 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedDec 2021Jul 2019