GPU Benchmarks NVIDIA RTX 2060 vs. NVIDIA RTX 3060
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Best GPUs for deep learning, AI development, compute in 2023–2024. Recommended GPU & hardware for AI training, inference (LLMs, generative AI). GPU training, inference benchmarks using PyTorch, TensorFlow for computer vision (CV), NLP, text-to-speech, etc.
We benchmark NVIDIA RTX 2060 vs NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPUs and compare AI performance (deep learning training; FP16, FP32, PyTorch, TensorFlow), 3d rendering, Cryo-EM performance in the most popular apps (Octane, VRay, Redshift, Blender, Luxmark, Unreal Engine, Relion Cryo-EM).
Our benchmarks will help you decide which GPU (NVIDIA RTX 4090/4080, H100 Hopper, H200, A100, RTX 6000 Ada, A6000, A5000, or RTX 6000 ADA Lovelace) is the best GPU for your needs. We provide an in-depth analysis of the AI performance of each graphic card's performance so you can make the most informed decision possible. We offer deep learning and 3d rendering benchmarks that will help you get the most out of your hardware.
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Benchmarks
3D, GPU Rendering Benchmarks 2024–2025 [Updated]↑
V-Ray
Octane
Redshift
Blender
Technical Specifications
Board Design
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 9 in / 229 mm | 10 in / 242 mm | 1 in / 13 mm (6%) |
| Outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C | 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin | |
| Slot width | Dual-slot | Dual-slot | - |
| TDP | 160 W | 170 W | 10 W (6%) |
Clock Speeds
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz | 1777 MHz | 97 MHz (6%) |
| GPU Clock | 1365 MHz | 1320 MHz | -45 MHz (-3%) |
| Memory Clock | 14000 MHz | 15000 MHz | 1000 MHz (7%) |
Graphics Card
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 | |
| Generation | GeForce 20 | GeForce 30 |
Graphics Features
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 3 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 | - |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| CUDA | 7.5 | 8.6 |
Graphics Processor
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere | |
| Die Size | 445 mm2 | 276 mm2 | -169 mm2 (-38%) |
| GPU Name | TU106-200A-KA-A1 | GA106-300-A1 | |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm | -4 nm (-33%) |
| Transistors | 10800 million | 13250 million | 2450 million (23%) |
Memory
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 360 GB/s | 24 GB/s (7%) |
| Memory Bus | 192 bit | 192 bit | - |
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 12 GB | 6 GB (100%) |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 | - |
Render Config
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROPs | 48 | 48 | - |
| RT Cores | 30 | 28 | -2 (-7%) |
| Shading Units/ CUDA Cores | 1920 | 3584 | 1664 (87%) |
| TMUs | 120 | 112 | -8 (-7%) |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 112 | -128 (-53%) |
Theoretical Performance
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 (half) performance | 12.9 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS | -0.16 TFLOPS (-1%) |
| FP32 (float) performance | 6.451 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS | 6.289 TFLOPS (97%) |
| FP64 (double) performance | 201.6 GFLOPS | 199 GFLOPS | -2.6 GFLOPS (-1%) |
| Pixel Rate | 80.64 GPixel/s | 85.3 GPixel/s | 4.66 GPixel/s (6%) |
| Texture Rate | 201.6 GTexel/s | 199 GTexel/s | -2.6 GTexel/s (-1%) |
Price
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349.00 | $329.00 | -$20.00 (-6%) |
| Release Date | Jan 7th, 2019 | Jan 12th, 2021 |
Test bench configuration
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | BIZON G3000 More details | BIZON X5000 More details | |
| Software | 3D Rendering: Nvidia Driver: 442.19 VRay Benchmark: 4.10.3 Octane Benchmark: 4.00 Redshift Benchmark: 3.0.x Blender: 2.81 Luxmark: 3.1 | 3D Rendering: Nvidia Driver: 461.72 VRay Benchmark: 5 Octane Benchmark: 2020.1.5 Redshift Benchmark: 3.0.28 Demo Blender: 2.90 Luxmark: 3.1 |
Recommended hardware
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best GPU workstations | BIZON X5500 | BIZON X5500 | - |
