GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Turing) and has 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 336 GB/s.
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 has the TU106 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 | GPU | EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
TU106 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Turing | Architecture | Ampere |
30 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
1920 | Shader | 3584 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
120 | Texture Units | 112 |
30 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.365 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.710 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.882 GHz |
1.68 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 160 W. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 170 W. |
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160 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 180 W |
88 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 36 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
2x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
2x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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300 mm | Length | 202 mm |
132 mm | Height | 110 mm |
50 mm | Width | 42 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q1/2019. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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ROG-STRIX-RTX2060-6G-GAMING | Part-no | 12G-P5-3657-KR |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
349 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 499 $ |
12 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming
12 GB GDDR6 |