GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q vs RTX 2060

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce RTX 2060 with GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, including specs and performance data.

RTX 2060
2019
6 GB GDDR6, 160 Watt
35.91
+1.7%

RTX 2060 outperforms RTX 2080 Max-Q by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking134138
Place by popularity23not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation39.05no data
Power efficiency15.7631.00
ArchitectureTuring (2018−2022)Turing (2018−2022)
GPU code nameTU106TU104B
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date7 January 2019 (6 years ago)29 January 2019 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$349 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores19202944
Core clock speed1365 MHz735 MHz
Boost clock speed1680 MHz1095 MHz
Number of transistors10,800 million13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology12 nm12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt80 Watt
Texture fill rate201.6201.5
Floating-point processing power6.451 TFLOPS6.447 TFLOPS
ROPs4864
TMUs120184
Tensor Cores240368
Ray Tracing Cores3046

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizeno datalarge
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Length229 mmno data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors1x 8-pinno data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount6 GB8 GB
Memory bus width192 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed1750 MHz1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth336.0 GB/s384.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-CNo outputs
HDMI+-
G-SYNC support++

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

VR Ready++

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX1212 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model6.56.5
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan1.2.1311.2.131
CUDA7.57.5
DLSS++

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

RTX 2060 35.91
+1.7%
RTX 2080 Max-Q 35.31

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

RTX 2060 14130
+1.7%
RTX 2080 Max-Q 13894

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

RTX 2060 27163
RTX 2080 Max-Q 27973
+3%

3DMark Vantage Performance

3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280x1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.

RTX 2060 60454
+16.4%
RTX 2080 Max-Q 51930

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

RTX 2060 19338
RTX 2080 Max-Q 20703
+7.1%

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

RTX 2060 107083
RTX 2080 Max-Q 117764
+10%

3DMark Ice Storm GPU

Ice Storm Graphics is an obsolete benchmark, part of 3DMark suite. Ice Storm was used to measure entry level laptops and Windows-based tablets performance. It utilizes DirectX 11 feature level 9 to display a battle between two space fleets near a frozen planet in 1280x720 resolution. Discontinued in January 2020, it is now superseded by 3DMark Night Raid.

RTX 2060 424149
RTX 2080 Max-Q 425550
+0.3%

SPECviewperf 12 - Showcase

RTX 2060 101
+5.6%
RTX 2080 Max-Q 96

SPECviewperf 12 - Maya

This part of SPECviewperf 12 workstation benchmark uses Autodesk Maya 13 engine to render a superhero energy plant static scene consisting of more than 700 thousand polygons, in six different modes.

RTX 2060 127
RTX 2080 Max-Q 153
+20.4%

SPECviewperf 12 - 3ds Max

This part of SPECviewperf 12 benchmark emulates work with 3DS Max, executing eleven tests in various use scenarios, including architectural modeling and animation for computer games.

RTX 2060 184
+5.1%
RTX 2080 Max-Q 175

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD123
+5.1%
117
−5.1%
1440p82
+0%
82
+0%
4K52
+2%
51
−2%

Cost per frame, $

1080p2.84no data
1440p4.26no data
4K6.71no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Atomic Heart 100−110
+2%
95−100
−2%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+1.4%
70−75
−1.4%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
+2.6%
75−80
−2.6%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Atomic Heart 100−110
+2%
95−100
−2%
Battlefield 5 145
+5.8%
137
−5.8%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+1.4%
70−75
−1.4%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
+2.6%
75−80
−2.6%
Far Cry 5 103
−1.9%
105
+1.9%
Fortnite 179
+25.2%
143
−25.2%
Forza Horizon 4 140
+7.7%
130−140
−7.7%
Forza Horizon 5 100−105
+2%
95−100
−2%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 167
−19.2%
199
+19.2%
Valorant 248
+21%
200−210
−21%

Full HD
High Preset

Atomic Heart 100−110
+2%
95−100
−2%
Battlefield 5 129
+2.4%
126
−2.4%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+1.4%
70−75
−1.4%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 270−280
+0%
270−280
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
+2.6%
75−80
−2.6%
Dota 2 140−150
+11.1%
126
−11.1%
Far Cry 5 99
+2.1%
97
−2.1%
Fortnite 155
+12.3%
138
−12.3%
Forza Horizon 4 131
+0.8%
130−140
−0.8%
Forza Horizon 5 100−105
+2%
95−100
−2%
Grand Theft Auto V 124
+24%
100
−24%
Metro Exodus 67
−10.4%
74
+10.4%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 159
−10.1%
175
+10.1%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 136
−6.6%
145
+6.6%
Valorant 247
+20.5%
200−210
−20.5%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 119
+2.6%
116
−2.6%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+1.4%
70−75
−1.4%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
+2.6%
75−80
−2.6%
Dota 2 140−150
+16.7%
120
−16.7%
Far Cry 5 94
+1.1%
93
−1.1%
Forza Horizon 4 105
−23.8%
130−140
+23.8%
Forza Horizon 5 100−105
+2%
95−100
−2%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 122
−11.5%
136
+11.5%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 73
−6.8%
78
+6.8%
Valorant 162
+20.9%
134
−20.9%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Fortnite 141
+16.5%
121
−16.5%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+3.7%
27−30
−3.7%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 230−240
+1.3%
230−240
−1.3%
Grand Theft Auto V 65−70
+1.5%
65−70
−1.5%
Metro Exodus 42
−14.3%
45−50
+14.3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+0%
170−180
+0%
Valorant 241
+0.4%
240−250
−0.4%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 85−90
−3.4%
92
+3.4%
Cyberpunk 2077 35−40
+2.7%
35−40
−2.7%
Far Cry 5 80−85
+6.6%
76
−6.6%
Forza Horizon 4 90−95
+1.1%
90−95
−1.1%
Forza Horizon 5 60−65
+1.7%
60−65
−1.7%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 60−65
+1.6%
60−65
−1.6%

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 85−90
−14.8%
101
+14.8%

4K
High Preset

Atomic Heart 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 67
−10.4%
74
+10.4%
Metro Exodus 26
+23.8%
21
−23.8%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 51
−3.9%
53
+3.9%
Valorant 208
+2.5%
200−210
−2.5%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 53
+0%
53
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Dota 2 100−110
+2%
100−105
−2%
Far Cry 5 41
+2.5%
40
−2.5%
Forza Horizon 4 59
−3.4%
60−65
+3.4%
Forza Horizon 5 35−40
+2.9%
35−40
−2.9%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 44
−13.6%
50
+13.6%

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 38
−28.9%
49
+28.9%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%

This is how RTX 2060 and RTX 2080 Max-Q compete in popular games:

  • RTX 2060 is 5% faster in 1080p
  • A tie in 1440p
  • RTX 2060 is 2% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Fortnite, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the RTX 2060 is 25% faster.
  • in Fortnite, with 4K resolution and the Epic Preset, the RTX 2080 Max-Q is 29% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • RTX 2060 is ahead in 43 tests (64%)
  • RTX 2080 Max-Q is ahead in 16 tests (24%)
  • there's a draw in 8 tests (12%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 35.91 35.31
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 8 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 80 Watt

RTX 2060 has a 1.7% higher aggregate performance score.

RTX 2080 Max-Q, on the other hand, has a 33.3% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 100% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q.

Be aware that GeForce RTX 2060 is a desktop card while GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is a notebook one.

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