GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out significantly faster — about 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€512
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+143% Tensor Cores (272 vs 112)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+24% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 360 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Price
€387
Performance
18%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+65% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,176)
+8% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,650 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB currently lists from $387 EUR, $125 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at $512 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 59%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $113 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 360 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

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

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER worth the extra $125 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,1763,584
Ray Tracing Cores3428
Tensor / AI Cores272112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Base Clock1,470 MHz1,320 MHz
Boost Clock1,650 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps15 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s360 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W170 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Feb 2021