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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

Expert rating5.2 / 10

GPU Brand:: NVIDIA
VRAM:: 12GB GDDR6
Memory Type:: GDDR6
TDP:: 184W

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Manufacturer: NVIDIA Last updated: 2026-09-12

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Review

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB shows up in searches from people confused about why NVIDIA re-released a 2019 GPU in December 2022 - it's a late-cycle refresh built from leftover Turing chips, sold specifically to grab budget buyers stuck in the GPU price crunch of that period.

It doubles the memory of the original 6GB RTX 2060 to 12GB on a wider 192-bit bus and slightly bumps clocks, but underneath it's still 2019-era Turing silicon, so don't expect the extra VRAM to translate into extra gaming performance.

Why It Exists

NVIDIA released this card specifically to compete with AMD's RX 6600 in the value segment during the tail end of the 2022 GPU shortage, using the extra VRAM as the main selling point since raw compute barely changed from the original RTX 2060. In 2026 it's a fine 1080p card for anyone who picked one up cheap, but the extra 6GB of VRAM over the original 2060 rarely gets used at the resolutions this GPU is actually fast enough to run.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super, which uses a bigger TU106 configuration with more CUDA cores, the 12GB refresh actually falls slightly behind in raw shader throughput despite the memory bump - the extra VRAM helps in a handful of texture-heavy titles but not gaming performance broadly. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 that followed a generation later is the more sensible modern equivalent, offering better raster and RT performance at a similar 12GB capacity.

Specifications

Platform

GPU Brand	NVIDIA
Board Partner	ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, Palit (AIB only)

Identity and type

Series	GeForce RTX 20
Tier	Mainstream (2022 refresh)

Performance

VRAM	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Boost Clock	1650 MHz
Ray Tracing Support	Yes

Physical & Power

TDP	184 W
Card Length	243 mm
Slot Width	2

Silicon

Architecture	Turing
Shader Units	2176

Ray tracing and AI

RT Cores	34

Memory

Memory Bus Width	192 bit
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s

Host interface

PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16

Market and workstation

MSRP	349 USD
Launch Date	2022-12

Tensor Cores	272
Display Outputs	3x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0b

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating5.2 / 10

A confusing late-cycle refresh - the extra VRAM sounds good on paper but the underlying GPU limits what it can actually use it for.

Best for

Budget 1080p builds bought during 2022-2023 GPU shortages
Buyers who specifically need extra VRAM for texture-heavy older titles
Secondhand shoppers prioritizing memory capacity over raw speed

Not for

Anyone expecting RTX 3060-level performance because of the shared 12GB spec
1440p or higher gaming
New buyers - the RTX 3060 is a better use of similar money

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is a graphics card from NVIDIA. Key specs: GPU Brand NVIDIA, Tier Mainstream (2022 refresh), Board Partner ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, Palit (AIB only), VRAM 12GB GDDR6, Memory Type GDDR6.

Who is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB best suited to?

It suits budget 1080p builds bought during 2022-2023 gpu shortages, buyers who specifically need extra vram for texture-heavy older titles, secondhand shoppers prioritizing memory capacity over raw speed.

What are the drawbacks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB?

It is a poor fit for anyone expecting rtx 3060-level performance because of the shared 12gb spec, 1440p or higher gaming, new buyers - the rtx 3060 is a better use of similar money.