GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2060, leading by roughly 85% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, around 85% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 starts at $54,725 JPY against $86,972 JPY for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 16%. The GeForce RTX 2060 still sits about $54,376 JPY above its $349 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $86,573 JPY above its $399 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 pulls less power (160W vs 200W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti'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.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2060 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $32,247 JPY over the GeForce RTX 2060?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 38✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 240✓ | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,680 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 160 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Dec 2020 |