NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce 945M

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER796% better
29,66828% of 104,737
GeForce 945M
3,309.53% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has 796% better performance than the GeForce 945M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
74.3646% of 161.45
GeForce 945M
No data available

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has 46% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2019 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 2060 SUPER includes 2,176 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,470 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,650 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 136 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 34 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 2060 SUPER occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 175 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 2060 SUPER has the 75th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 28.33% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,668 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 74.36. This is the 41st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce 945M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce 945M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2016. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The 945M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 1,001 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 16.02 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The 945M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,006 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,189 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 23 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The 945M has the 289th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.16% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringMaxwell
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ3 2019Q2 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$399--
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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Display FPS for The First Descendant
The First Descendant
Display FPS for F1 24
F1 24
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Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
Display FPS for Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima
Display FPS for Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2
Display FPS for Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Forbidden West
Display FPS for Alone in the Dark (2024)
Alone in the Dark (2024)

FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for The First Descendant
The First Descendant
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
Low - 1080p
141 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
85 FPS
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High - 1080p
68 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
56 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
36 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
19 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER orGeForce 945M
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti29.4+52%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER22.2+14%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER19.4
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER12.4-36%
GeForce GTX 166010.7-45%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER orGeForce 945M
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti13.57-34%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER18.47-10%
GeForce GTX 166020.47+-0%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER20.57
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER22.48+9%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER796% better
29,66828% of 104,737
GeForce 945M
3,309.53% of 104,737

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has 796% better performance than the GeForce 945M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is ranked 75th with a score of 29,668, and the GeForce 945M is ranked 289th with a score of 3,309.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
74.3646% of 161.45
GeForce 945M
No data available

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has 114% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's 74.36 performance per dollar ranks it 41st among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 207031,260+5%
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5+4%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER29,668
GeForce GTX 108029,263-1%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086-2%
GeForce MX2303,363.5-89%
Radeon R9 M3753,314-89%
GeForce 945M3,309.5-89%
Radeon R9 M2753,261-89%
Radeon HD 6990M3,227-89%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
8,686
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3DMark Time Spy Score
9,049
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
121,804
(+527.69%)
19,405
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
22,243
(+680.46%)
2,850
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
96,580
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
25,745
(+646.02%)
3,451
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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39.3
PassMark G3D Mark
16,542
(+684.35%)
2,109
PassMark G2D Mark
854
(+255.83%)
240
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
CodenameTU106GM108
ArchitectureTuringMaxwell
Process Size12 nm28 nm
Transistors10,800 million1,020 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
Memory Size8 GB1,024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR6DDR3
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s16.02 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,001 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit64 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB1,024 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)175 W23 W
Suggested PSU450 W--
Power Connectors1x 8-pin--
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
CUDA Cores2,176384
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)34--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)13624
Render Output Units (ROP)648
Tensor Cores272--
Ray Tracing Cores34--
Core Clock Speed1,470 MHz1,006 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,650 MHz1,189 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
Pixel Fill Rate105.6 GPixel/s9.51 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate224.4 GTexel/s28.54 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance7.18 TFLOPS913.2 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance224.4 GFLOPS28.54 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 945M
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.7 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.