GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RTX 3060 12GB recorded 142 FPS against 124 FPS for RTX 2060 6GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
RTX 2060 6GB
124Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 52.4 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 6GB
- Released
- January 2019
- GPUsed cards tested
- 140
RTX 3060 12GB
142Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 55 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- February 2021
- GPUsed cards tested
- 179
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What does this comparison mean?
This is the original 6GB RTX 2060 against the 12GB RTX 3060. Memory capacity doubles, but the recorded FPS increase is much smaller. That is precisely why the memory figure and benchmark result are shown separately: twice the VRAM does not mean twice the performance.
RTX 2060 6GB has 6GB and RTX 3060 12GB has 12GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
RTX 2060 6GB
The original RTX 2060 launched in January 2019 with Turing architecture and 6GB of GDDR6, including RT and Tensor cores.
RTX 3060 12GB
The original RTX 3060 combines Ampere architecture with 12GB of GDDR6. It launched in February 2021 and is distinct from the later 8GB configuration.
Release and feature sources: RTX 2060 6GB source · RTX 3060 12GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.