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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 TU104 — Gaming Performance, Specs & Best CPU Pairings

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 TU104 specifications, estimated gaming performance, VRAM, power draw and recommended CPU pairings.

Specifications

BrandNVIDIA
FamilyGeForce RTX 20
GenerationTuring
PlatformDesktop
TypeDiscrete
ArchitectureTuring (TU104)
VRAM6.0 GB GDDR6
Memory bus192-bit
Base / Boost clock1365 MHz / 1680 MHz
Ray tracing supportbasic
Upscaling supportDLSS
TDP / TGP160 W
Recommended PSU450 W
Release date2020-01-10

Estimated gaming performance

Relative performance index across our catalog (higher is faster). This is an editorial estimate, not a measured benchmark.

37 / 100

Recommended resolution: 1080p (Medium/Low).

CPUGameEstimated FPS (1080p, High)
Intel Core i5-12400FCyberpunk 207734 FPS
Intel Core i5-12400FFortnite87 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7600Cyberpunk 207734 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7600Fortnite87 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DCyberpunk 207734 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DFortnite87 FPS

Power consumption

Rated TDP/TGP: 160 W. Manufacturer-recommended PSU: 450 W. Use the calculator for a full-system estimate.

Pros & cons

  • Supports upscaling (DLSS) for extra headroom at higher resolutions
  • Efficient — lower power draw, easier to cool and pair with a smaller PSU
  • 6.0GB VRAM can become tight at 1440p/4K with texture-heavy titles
  • Limited ray tracing performance — expect a bigger hit turning RT on
  • Best suited to 1080p at Medium/High rather than 1440p or 4K

Frequently asked questions

It depends entirely on the game, resolution, settings and the CPU it's paired with — there is no single answer. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your exact combination, or see the sample results table for a few reference points.

Based on its relative performance index (37/100), we'd suggest 1080p (Medium/Low) as the most comfortable target for this GPU at High/Ultra settings.

Yes — its ray tracing support tier is rated 'basic' in our catalog, meaning a moderate to significant frame rate cost when RT is enabled, partly offset by upscaling if supported.

For a balanced build, CPUs like AMD Ryzen 5 2600, AMD Ryzen 5 1600X tend to match this GPU's performance tier well — see the recommended CPUs panel for links.