With unprecedented graphics performance, massive Turing architecture, stunning ray tracing technology that delivers realistic shadows and reflections, exceptional performance supported by artificial intelligence and virtual reality support, as well as the extraordinary capabilities for professional live streaming, along with a vast array of graphic tools and features. There is no doubt that the Nvidia RTX graphics card generation is the most powerful in the gaming world today – it is the only one qualified to handle modern game graphics, either current or future releases.
But in terms of prices, these graphics cards may seem out of reach, as they are high-end cards first and foremost, so a high budget is necessary to include them in a computer build or in the upcoming laptop. Therefore, Nvidia introduced the GTX 16 cards as an alternative option, falling in the midrange category, providing an excellent gaming experience with Turing architecture… however, they lack modern technologies like ray tracing and Tensor cores that have distinguished RTX cards.
Now, what if I told you that there is a graphics card equipped with all the RTX features and technologies at a cheap price, almost matching the GTX 16 cards? Wouldn’t that be the best solution for gaming enthusiasts dreaming of a powerful graphics card at a reasonable price? Well, Nvidia has done it, gentlemen!! The graphics card in question is the RTX 2060, available in the Founders Edition version, with the company lowering its price to just $299 to provide the optimal choice for every “gamer” considering moving to RTX cards but was hesitant due to their cost.
On this occasion, let’s explore in detail the RTX 2060 graphics card and what it offers in features, technologies, and performance at an affordable cost – as there is currently no competing card in the market from any other company.
We all know that the graphics card is the most important component when buying a computer for running modern games and giant design software. Regardless of the processor’s capabilities, RAM size, or hard drive type or size – the graphics card is responsible for processing graphics and must be advanced to provide a smooth user experience. Therefore, when assembling a gaming rig, invest your money in the right graphics card; meaning it should be comprehensive with modern technologies and features that allow you to play current and future games with high graphics level and strong performance, and it should last for years with the same performance so you don’t have to upgrade the hardware frequently.
To streamline the search efforts for the right graphics card for your build, I strongly recommend considering the RTX 2060 card even if the budget is moderate… not only because it is a modern and advanced card but also because it provides you with exclusive features and capabilities not found in other cards from competing companies, including ray tracing technology and the new Turing architecture, among other things as we will discuss in the following sections. In general, this card represents a breakthrough in the market currently by balancing powerful performance with low cost.
Technical Specifications of the RTX 2060 Graphics Card
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 card comes with the Turing TU106 graphics processing unit, optimized frequency up to 1680 MHz, with 1920 NVIDIA CUDA Cores, 120 TMUs, 48 ROP units, 240 Tensor cores dedicated to AI tasks, and 30 RT cores to support ray tracing technology. The card is equipped with 6GB of GDDR6 memory operating at 14Gbps to provide up to 336GB/s of memory bandwidth, with a 192-bit memory interface. The RTX 2060 consumes 160 watts of power, making it the card with the lowest power consumption in the Turing generation.
It is worth noting that the GeForce RTX 2060 (Founders Edition version) was launched last year at CES 2019 with a starting price of $349.99, but it is now officially priced starting at $299.99 (including VAT), making it the only card in the RTX series under $300. Naturally, Nvidia partners will also automatically reduce the card’s price. Currently, GeForce RTX 2060 cards can be found in local stores in your country, such as the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 2060 Twin Fan, Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060, and Inno3D GeForce RTX 2060 Single Fan.
Now that we have learned about the specifications, let’s move on to the most important part: the features of owning the RTX 2060 graphics card.
RTX 2060 Graphics Card Performance and Advantages
Contrary to the belief in the gaming community that to enjoy a better gaming experience with ray tracing, one must buy a high-end card from the RTX generation. While it is true to some extent that high-end graphics processing units allow for enabling ray tracing at the highest graphical settings possible in games without affecting frame rates, in general, all RTX cards have these capabilities – including the RTX 2060, which offers an immersive gaming experience with ray tracing effects that may blow your mind!
“For players with a 1080p screen, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 2060 is the best way to experience ray tracing.”
