GeForce RTX 2060 Roundup

By Chris Scott Barr on February 21, 2019 | Featured Stories GeForce RTX GPUs

The GeForce RTX 2060 brings the power of the RTX platform to the masses. Based on the next-gen NVIDIA Turing architecture, it is the most affordable GPU to deliver real-time ray tracing, AI-enhanced graphics, and Deep Learning Super-Sampling (DLSS). What’s more, the RTX 2060 is on average 60% faster than the prior-generation GTX 1060.

Featuring 1,920 CUDA Cores, 240 Tensor Cores, and 30 RT Cores, the RTX 2060 is capable of delivering 52 teraflops of deep learning power and casting 5 gigarays per second. With its 6GB of the newest GDDR6 memory running at 14 Gbps and a GPU boost clock of 1.68 GHz, the RTX 2060 will give you max-setting 60+ FPS gaming at 1920 x 1080. You’ll be able to achieve excellent high-setting performance at 1440p, and if you want to push that even further, you’ll be able to manually overclock your card with NVIDIA’s one-click OC Scanner technology in our custom partner tools.

You’ll find the same supporting technologies found in all of our other graphics cards, such as GeForce Experience, which offers automatic driver updates, ShadowPlay gameplay recording, and one-click Optimal Playable Settings for your favorite games. NVIDIA Ansel allows you to capture professional-grade in-game photos, while Freestyle lets you tweak the look of your games by adding post-process filters like HDR.

Starting at a price of $349, there are many custom GeForce RTX 2060 cards for you to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a card that’s been factory-overclocked for the highest performance, or you need efficient cooling in a tight space, one of our partners has exactly what you’re looking for. There are many important factors to consider when choosing a card, so we’ve put together a list of cards from our various partners, and included information such as the size of the card, what power connectors are needed, and more.

Before you make your final decision, it’s always good to check out reviews from your favorite tech sites. A few good sites to check are PC World, Gamers Nexus, and PC Gamer, but there are plenty of others that you can look to for reviews as well.

*Please note, all prices are those as of publishing and are subject to change. Cards without current pricing are listed as TBD.

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060

Boost Clock: 1710 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2.7-slot
MSRP:
$399.99
Manufacturer’s Product Page

ASUS believes that when it comes to cooling, bigger is better. Their new 2.7-slot Dual GeForce RTX 2060 features a larger heatsink that provides more than twice the surface area than previous generations, which allows for more efficient cooling. A pair of patented Wing-blade fans combined with 0dB technology ensure that your card runs as cool and quietly as possible.

ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2060

Boost Clock: 1710 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
$389.99
Manufacturer’s Product Page

With a more traditional blower-style cooler, the ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 2060 is perfect for systems that are restricted on airflow. By focusing air intake on the single 80mm dual-ball bearing fan, and out the back of your system, you can be sure that regardless of how much space you have in your case, your card will stay cool.

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060

Boost Clock: 1710 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
Size:
2.5-slot
MSRP:
$399.99
Manufacturer’s Product Page

THE ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 pairs optimal cooling technology with precision automated manufacturing to ensure a long life of powering the hottest games. The card includes a reinforced metal frame that improves the structural integrity of the card by 3x. Aura RGB lighting is featured on both the shroud and backplate which can be synced to music, change based on temperature, or you can choose your own custom patterns and static options.

Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 2060 Advanced OC

Boost Clock: 1755 MHz
Power Connectors:
2x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
$419.00

Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 2060 Ultra OC

Boost Clock: 1755 Mhz
Power Connectors:
2x 8pin
Size:
2.5-slot
MSRP:
$419.00
Manufacturer’s Product Page

A trio of Intelligent Start-Stop fans keep the Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 2060 Ultra OC running cool, even when you use One-Key OC to crank up the boost clock speed to 1755 MHz. If you like showing off your graphics card, then you’ll enjoy the RGB lighting along the top.

Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 2060 Vulcan X OC

Boost Clock: 1830 Mhz
Power Connectors:
2x  8pin
Size:
2.5-slot
MSRP :
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

If maximum performance is what you desire, then the iGame GeForce RTX 2060 Vulcan X OC should pique your interest. With the Gen 2 One-Key OC feature, you can increase the boost clock up to 1830 MHz, while a trio of fans keeps it running cool.

EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 XC ULTRA GAMING

Boost Clock: 1830 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
$379.99
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 XC ULTRA GAMING is the first graphics card to feature hydro dynamic bearing fans, which promise lower noise and a longer lifespan than other GPU fans. The company’s trademark “E” logo on the fins aren’t just for looks, they claim that pattern helps reduce noise levels by 4%. EVGA’s Precision X1 software has also been redesigned to make fine-tuning and overclocking your card easier than ever.

EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 XC BLACK GAMING

Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Power Connectors: 1x 8-pin
Size:
2.75-slot
MSRP:
$349.99
Manufacturer’s Product Page

If you’re looking for a shorter card to fit your particular case, the EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 XC BLACK GAMING might be exactly what you’re looking for. By utilizing a taller fan hub and a thicker heatsink, the single hydro dynamic bearing fan provides the same cooling performance in a smaller package.

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2060 XTREME 6G

Boost Clock: 1845 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
Size:
2.5-slot
MSRP:
Varies by region
Manufacturer’s Product Page

When it comes to keeping your card cool, GIGABYTE wants to ensure that every part of the card is kept at optimal temperatures. By specifically cooling the VRAM and MOSFET, the triple-fan WINDFORCE STACK cooler will keep your card running longer, even if you decide to overclock it. And with RGB FUSION 2.0 you can game in style with 16.7M customizable color combinations.

GAINWARD GeForce RTX 2060 Phoenix

Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

GAINWARD uses a dual-fan design to cool their GeForce RTX 2060 Phoenix card. It’s powered by the Expertool II utility, which allows for flexible fan curve control, overclocking, and monitoring functionality.

GAINWARD GeForce RTX 2060 Phoenix “GS”

Boost Clock: 1830 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The GAINWARD GeForce RTX 2060 Phoenix “GS” features the same hardware design as the original version, with a factory-overclocked boost clock speed of 1830 MHz.

GAINWARD GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus

Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

If you’re building a small form-factor PC you might be interested in the GAINWARD GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus. Its single-fan design will fit in any ITX build with two available PCI slots. 

GAINWARD GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus OC

Boost Clock: 1725 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The GAINWARD GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus OC has the same compact design as the original version but packs a boost clock speed of 1725 MHz.

GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 (1-Click OC)

Boost Clock: 1710 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP :
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

Crafted from premium materials and utilizing two 90mm cooling fans, GALAX has designed this card to offer superior heat dissipation. Thanks to the company’s 1 click OC feature, you can achieve maximum performance with just the click of a button.

GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 EX (1-Click OC)

Boost Clock: 1725 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP :
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

Triple heat pipes and dual 90mm fans keep the GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 EX running cool under the heaviest of loads. RGB lighting effects will allow you to customize the look of your card to match the rest of your PC.

GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 EX WHITE (1-Click OC)

Boost Clock: 1725 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP :
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 EX WHITE features everything you love about the original 2060 EX, but with a white theme.

GALAX GeForce RTX 2060

Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:

Manufacturer’s Product Page

With a traditional blower-style cooler, the GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 provides great performance and efficient cooling by routing air through its rear exhaust.

INNO3D GeForce RTX 2060 TWIN X2

Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
$349
Manufacturer’s Product Page

Using INNO3D’s powerful Twin X2 cooler solution, the GeForce RTX 2060 TWIN X2 features a pair of 9-blade fans that keep it running cool. For added stability, the card features a reinforced backplate for the full-length PCB.

PNY GeForce RTX 2060 dual fan XLR8 OC

Boost Clock: 1830 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
$349.99
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The PNY GeForce RTX 2060 6GB XLR8 Gaming Overclocked Edition packs two 9-fin fans that provide optimal cooling for your card. And with a boost clock speed of 1830 MHz, PNY has taken care of overclocking to ensure the fastest stable speeds possible.

Palit GeForce RTX 2060 GamingPro OC

Boost Clock: 1830 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 GamingPro OC uses the exact same copper base and dual Smart Fans that the non-OC card features. What sets it apart is the factory overclocked boost clock speed of 1830 MHz.

Palit GeForce RTX 2060 GamingPro

Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

To cool the Palit GeForce RTX 2060 GamingPro, the card uses a large copper base design that’s directly adhered with the GPU and heatpipes. This, combined with dual 9CM-9CM Smart Fans provide efficient heat dissipation for the card.

Palit GeForce RTX 2060 StormX

Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 StormX is a shorter single-fan card designed to fit in smaller cases. Despite its smaller size it still uses a similar cooling design as its larger brother.

Palit GeForce RTX 2060 StormX OC

Boost Clock: 1725 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
TBA
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The Palit GeForce RTX 2060 StormX OC is a factory-overclocked version of the original StormX with a boost clock speed of 1725 MHz.

MSI GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING Z 6G

Boost Clock: 1830 MHz
Power Connectors: 1x 8-pin
Size:
2.2-slot
MSRP:
Pricing varies by region
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G features the company’s Twin Frozr 7 Thermal Design. This includes the new TORX 3.0 fan, which includes specially curved dispersion fan blades combined with traditional blades that help to accelerate airflow for increased static pressure. And with ZERO FROZR technology, your card will run completely silent when the fans are not needed.

MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 6G OC

Boost Clock: 1710 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
Pricing varies by region
Manufacturer’s Product Page

 

A pair of MSI’s TORX 2.0 fans use two different types of blades to maximize airflow on the GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 6G OC. Four copper heat pipes maximize heat transfer to the heatsink, while a sturdy backplate keeps the card rigid and looking good. The card is overclocked from the factory and features a boost clock speed of 1710 MHz.

MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS XS 6G OC

Boost Clock: 1710 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
Pricing varies by region
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS XS 6G OC is a slightly smaller version of the original card, designed to fit any build. It features the same factory-overclocked boost speed of 1710 MHz.

MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G OC

Boost Clock: 1710 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
Pricing varies by region
Manufacturer’s Product Page

If you want a lot of power, but don’t have much room, the MSI GeForce RTX 2060 AERO ITX 6G OC should fit the bill. With a size that’s 40% smaller and 50% lighter than a full-size card, it will fit in virtually any case. A sturdy backplate ensures that regardless of what position it's mounted, the card won’t bend or flex. The card features all solid capacitors for a long lifetime and a factory-overclocked boost speed of 1710 MHz.

ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 TWIN FAN

Boost Clock: 1680 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
$349.99
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The super compact ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan packs a lot of power into a small package. To keep this card cool, ZOTAC uses their ICESTORM 2.0 cooling hardware. This includes three 6mm copper heatpipes , a wide array aluminum heatsink, and a dual 90mm fan drive. A metal wraparound backplate keeps the card sturdy, while white LEDs add a pleasant touch.

ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 AMP

Boost Clock: 1800 MHz
Power Connectors:
1x 8-pin
Size:
2-slot
MSRP:
$369.99
Manufacturer’s Product Page

The AMP edition of ZOTAC’s GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 packs the same compact design and advanced cooling features as the TWIN FAN version. What it also features is a factory-overclocked boost clock speed of 1800 MHz for maximum performance.

The GeForce RTX 2060: Real-Time Ray Tracing for Every Budget

Clearly, with so many unique designs, there’s a custom GeForce RTX 2060 that fits your build. And regardless of which card you choose, you’ll get the power to run the latest games at 1080p 60FPS and beyond. Every RTX 2060 features our advanced Turing architecture that allows for real-time ray tracing, and a host of other advanced features only found in RTX GPUs. With a starting price of $349, the GeForce RTX 2060 provides amazing power and performance at an unbeatable price.

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