NVIDIA
GeForce 205 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
RTX 2060 SUPER
Aggregate performance score
We've compared 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 2060 SUPER outperforms 205 by 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+5%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce 205 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: key takeaway
The comparison of 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER shows a 5% advantage for RTX 2060 SUPER in gaming performance, while 205 may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4244
10084
100100
1368
COMPARISON RESULT
205 is the best overall choice
205 leads in combined game performance. 205 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
205 leads in the combined performance index
205 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 58–63of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
98 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 205
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
42
44Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
37
38Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
34
36Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
84
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
64Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI—HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX10.012.2
Vulkan—1.4
OpenGLOpenGL 3.34.6
TFLOPS0.0457.181Better
Upscaling—DLSS 2
Compute API—OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Launch price$79Better$399
Shader units / cores162176Better
Power consumption31 WBetter175 W
Die size144 mm²Better445 mm²
InterfacePCIe 2x16PCIe 3x16
Clock speed589 MHz1470 - 1650 MHzBetter
Base clock589 MHz1470 MHzBetter
Boost clock589 MHz1650 MHzBetter
Transistor count314 million10800 millionBetter
Memory typeDDR2GDDR6
Power connectorNone8 pin
Release date20092019
ArchitectureTeslaTuring
VRAM512 MB DDR2Better8 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency800 MHzBetter14 GHz
Memory bus64 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth6400 GB/sBetter448 GB/s
Power consumption31 WBetter175 W
Process node40 nm12 nmBetter
ThicknessIGPDual-slot
Max monitorsVaries by board5
Memory cacheNot publicly specifiedL1 64 KB, L2 4 MB
Max resolutionVaries by board7680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoYes
Recommended PSUVaries by board450 W
LengthVaries by board229 mm
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
205RTX 2060 SUPER
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
24 FPSEstimated 64%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
21 FPSEstimated 64%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
12 FPSEstimated 60%
15 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 56%
6 FPSEstimated 60%
Black Myth: Wukong20524 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER23 FPSEstimated 66%20521 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%20512 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 2060 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%2055 FPSEstimated 56%RTX 2060 SUPER6 FPSEstimated 60%
Call of Duty: Warzone20524 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER23 FPSEstimated 66%20521 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%20512 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 2060 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%2055 FPSEstimated 56%RTX 2060 SUPER6 FPSEstimated 60%
Counter-Strike 2205204 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 2060 SUPER194 FPSEstimated 74%205143 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 2060 SUPER136 FPSEstimated 74%20588 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 2060 SUPER106 FPSEstimated 74%20534 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER39 FPSEstimated 68%
Cyberpunk 2077205132 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 2060 SUPER125 FPSEstimated 74%205113 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 2060 SUPER108 FPSEstimated 74%20564 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 2060 SUPER77 FPSEstimated 74%20523 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER26 FPSEstimated 68%
Forza Horizon 5205166 FPSEstimated 78%RTX 2060 SUPER158 FPSEstimated 80%205108 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 2060 SUPER102 FPSEstimated 74%20579 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 2060 SUPER95 FPSEstimated 74%20549 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER58 FPSEstimated 68%
God of War Ragnarök20524 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER23 FPSEstimated 66%20521 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%20512 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 2060 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%2055 FPSEstimated 56%RTX 2060 SUPER6 FPSEstimated 60%
Hogwarts Legacy205108 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 2060 SUPER102 FPSEstimated 74%20590 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 2060 SUPER86 FPSEstimated 74%20557 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 2060 SUPER69 FPSEstimated 74%20523 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 68%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202420524 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER23 FPSEstimated 66%20521 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%20512 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 2060 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%2055 FPSEstimated 56%RTX 2060 SUPER6 FPSEstimated 60%
Monster Hunter Wilds20524 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER23 FPSEstimated 66%20521 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%20512 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 2060 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%2055 FPSEstimated 56%RTX 2060 SUPER6 FPSEstimated 60%
Starfield20524 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER23 FPSEstimated 66%20521 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 2060 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%20512 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 2060 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%2055 FPSEstimated 56%RTX 2060 SUPER6 FPSEstimated 60%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10042445%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100344936%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100345140%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1001368136%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001008417%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100295562%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100305457%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100345140%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100265775%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100335143%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX10.012.2
Vulkan—1.4
OpenGLOpenGL 3.34.6
Upscaling—DLSS 2
Compute API—OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTeslaTuring
Process node40 nm12 nmBetter
Release date20092019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count314 million10800 millionBetter
Die size144 mm²Better445 mm²
Shader units / cores162176Better
Base clock589 MHz1470 MHzBetter
Boost clock589 MHz1650 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 2x16PCIe 3x16
LengthVaries by board229 mm
ThicknessIGPDual-slot
Recommended PSUVaries by board450 W
Power connectorNone8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI—HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoYes
Max monitorsVaries by board5
Max resolutionVaries by board7680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares 205 and RTX 2060 SUPER with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM512 MB DDR2Better8 GB GDDR6
Memory typeDDR2GDDR6
Memory bus64 bit256 bitBetter
TFLOPS0.0457.181Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: 205 or RTX 2060 SUPER?+
205 has the higher overall gaming score, while 205 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
205 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
205 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
205 offers more overall performance, while 205 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
205 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
205 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
205 leads in combined 1440p performance. 205 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
205 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
205 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
205 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to 205 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.