GPU Head-to-Head
RTX 3060 12GB vs RTX 2060: Gaming Performance Comparison
In gaming workloads, the RTX 3060 12GB delivers approximately +12% higher frame rates compared to the RTX 2060. For budget-conscious buyers, the RTX 2060 currently offers better value, available at a $171 price difference.
RTX 3060 12GB Advantages
Up to 12% faster in gaming benchmarks on average – 52 vs 46 FPS
100% more VRAM memory – 12 vs 6 GB
Is newer – 2021-02-01 vs 2019-01-01
RTX 2060 Advantages
Up to 75% better value for money – $3.88 vs $6.78/FPS
Costs only 51% of the price – $179 vs $350 (49% cheaper)
Consumes up to 6% less energy – 160W vs 170W
Performance Analytics
Gaming Throughput
Total average frames per second
RTX 3060 12GB
51.6 FPS100% Performance
RTX 2060
46 FPS89% Performance
Efficiency Coefficient
Performance delivered per currency unit
RTX 3060 12GB
0.147 Value57% Efficiency
RTX 2060
0.258 Value100% Efficiency