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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti156% better
69,48166% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 2060
27,162.526% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 156% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
34.7622% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2060124% better
77.8348% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 124% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2022 with a suggested retail price of $1,999. Its GA102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,313 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

The RTX 3090 Ti is a large graphics card, taking up 3 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 450 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 850 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has the 10th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 66.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 69,481 score and $1,999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 34.76. This is the 73rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU

The GeForce RTX 2060 is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2019 with a suggested retail price of $349. Its TU106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 336 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

The RTX 2060 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 160 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GeForce RTX 2060 has the 88th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 25.88% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 27,162.5 score and $349 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 77.83. This is the 39th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2022Q1 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,999$349
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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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 Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
GeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Low - 720p
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Medium - 1080p
179 FPS
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High - 1080p
162 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
142 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
133 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
90 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.

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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti156% better
69,48166% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 2060
27,162.526% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 156% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 10th with a score of 69,481, and the GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 88th with a score of 27,162.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
34.7622% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2060124% better
77.8348% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 124% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 73rd with a performance per dollar of 34.76, and the GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 39th with a performance per dollar of 77.83.

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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER74,834+8%
Radeon RX 6950 XT72,227.5+4%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373-2%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5-6%
GeForce RTX 306028,375-59%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503-60%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5-61%
GeForce GTX 107024,652-65%
Radeon RX 59023,362.5-66%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti82.05+136%
Radeon RX 48078.25+125%
GeForce RTX 206077.83+124%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER74.28+114%
Radeon RX Vega 5672.9+110%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+36%
GeForce RTX 309041.04+18%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti34.76

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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
21,645
(+179.94%)
7,732
3DMark Time Spy Score
19,241
(+144.24%)
7,878
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
246,319
(+130.03%)
107,083
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
53,110
(+174.64%)
19,338
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
139,165
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
49,471
(+115.26%)
22,982
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
204
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PassMark G3D Mark
29,750
(+110.25%)
14,150
PassMark G2D Mark
1,226
(+63.47%)
750
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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
CodenameGA102TU106
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
Process Size8 nm12 nm
Transistors28,300 million10,800 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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Memory Size24 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth1.01 Tb/s336 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,313 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache6 MB3 MB

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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)450 W160 W
Suggested PSU850 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C

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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
CUDA Cores10,7521,920
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8430
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)336120
Render Output Units (ROP)11248
Tensor Cores336240
Ray Tracing Cores8430
Core Clock Speed1,560 MHz1,365 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,860 MHz1,680 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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Pixel Fill Rate208.3 GPixel/s80.64 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate625 GTexel/s201.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance40 TFLOPS6.45 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance625 GFLOPS201.6 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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.7

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