GeForce GTX 690 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 690 and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 690 and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 690 GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 65 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors Two 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB (4 GB per GPU) GDDR5 6 GB
Display Connectors 3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 690 has 361% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 690.
  • GeForce GTX 690 is used in Desktops, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 690 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is 60 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 690.
  • GeForce GTX 690 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is 4992 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 690.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 50−55
ultra / 1080p 21−24 35−40
QHD / 1440p 16−18 27−30
4K / 2160p 10−11 14−16
low / 720p 60−65 75−80
medium / 1080p 40−45 60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than GeForce GTX 690.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 690 GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q
Architecture Kepler Turing
Code name GK104 N18E-G1 MAX-Q TU106
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 3 May 2012 6 January 2019
Pipelines 1536 1920
Core clock speed 915 MHz 975 MHz
Boost Clock 1019 MHz 1185 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 234 billion/sec 142.2
Floating-point performance 2x 3,130 gflops
Length 11.0" (27.9 cm)
Memory bus width 512-bit (256-bit per GPU) 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 6008 MHz 11000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 384 GB/s 264.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.5
OpenGL 4.2 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA + 7.5
CUDA cores 3072
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDMI Yes (via dongle)
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
3D Vision Live +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 156 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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