RTX 2060 12GB gaming performance
It depends: the RTX 2060 12GB runs 66 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is a solid 1080p card; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 2060 12GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide. How we estimate
Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB (2021) is a solid 1080p card. It has 12 GB of video memory and is rated at 185 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 66 of the 102 games we track and 48 at 1440p and 17 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RX 6600 and RX 5600 XT. The next step up is the RX 6600, about 3% faster.
RTX 2060 12GB specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | December 2021 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 12 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit |
| Power (board) | 185 W |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 29.7 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 22.3 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K), rough estimate |
| Data confidence | Low (rough estimate) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 16.1 |
| Rank | #74 of 162 cards we track |
Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 2060 12GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the RTX 2060 12GB can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
Rough estimate Our index for the RTX 2060 12GB is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 2060 12GB FAQs
Is the RTX 2060 12GB good for gaming?
It's a solid 1080p card. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 66 of 102 popular games, and 48 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 2060 12GB run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 75 FPS on Low and 44 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 2060 12GB have?
12 GB. That's plenty for 1440p and high-res textures.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 2060 12GB?
The card is rated at 185 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 450 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
RTX 2060 12GB vs RX 5600 XT: which is faster?
The RTX 2060 12GB and the RX 5600 XT perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).