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MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus 12G OC Gaming Graphics Card

Name: MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus 12G OC Gaming Graphics Card - 12GB GDDR6, 1680 MHz, PCI Express x16 3.0, 192-bit, 3X DP v 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b (Supports 4K)
Brand: MSI
SKU: B09N7CWH84

Status: MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus 12G OC Gaming… (RTX 2060 12GB graphics card): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 10:27 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock RTX 2060 12GB graphics card on file; an Amazon search for "RTX 2060 12GB graphics card" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus 12G OC Gaming Graphics Card: 12GB GDDR6 on a 2060 - double the 6GB standard, useful for 1440p texture headroom; main trade-off: turing generation - no DLSS 3 frame generation, unlike RTX 40 and 50 cards.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-18

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 12GB GDDR6 on a 2060 - double the 6GB standard, useful for 1440p texture headroom
✓ Factory OC at 1680 MHz boost, higher out of the box than reference 2060 clocks
✓ Three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs plus HDMI 2.0b drives four displays at 4K
✓ Dual Ventus fans with mixed fin design keep the card quiet under load

Cons

✗ Turing generation - no DLSS 3 frame generation, unlike RTX 40 and 50 cards
✗ 192-bit memory bus limits bandwidth despite the 12GB capacity
✗ PCIe 3.0 x16 interface rather than the PCIe 4.0 found on newer cards
✗ MSI lists VR readiness but ray tracing at 1440p still needs settings turned down

Manufacturer description

MSI RTX2060 VENTUS 12G OC

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus 12G OC Gaming Graphics Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the graphics cards category. MSI's graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

The ultimate overclocking software with advanced control options and real-time hardware monitor.
MSI OC graphics cards are equipped with higher clock speeds out of the box for increased performance.
Dual fans covers more area of heatsink to take heat away more efficiently.
Certified to provide the performance required for a smooth experience in your VR adventures.
Award-winning fan design combining two different fin designs for cool & quiet gaming.

Full Specifications

ASIN	B09N7CWH84
Brand	msi
Color	Black
Series	GeForce RTX 2060 VENTUS 12G OC
Language	English
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Item Weight	1.76 pounds
Manufacturer	MSI COMPUTER
Memory Speed	14000 MHz
Model Number	912-V375-685
Chipset Brand	NVIDIA
Card Description	dedicated
Graphics Ram Size	12 GB
Item model number	912-V375-685
Product Dimensions	9.09 x 1.65 x 0.1 inches
Date First Available	January 14, 2022
Graphics Coprocessor	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Item DimensionsLxWxH	9.09 x 1.65 x 0.1 inches
Max Screen Resolution	3840x2160
Graphics Card Ram Size	12 GB
Full listing title	MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus 12G OC Gaming Graphics Card - 12GB GDDR6, 1680 MHz, PCI Express x16 3.0, 192-bit, 3X DP v 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b (Supports 4K)

Performance Data

View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.

Which local LLMs fit in 6 GB?

6 GB is below the floor for an 8B model at Q4 — expect part of the model to execute on the CPU.

❌ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — needs 8 GB+
❌ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — needs 12 GB+
❌ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — needs 20 GB+
❌ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — needs 24 GB+
❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+

Across 8 community runs from 1 source, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 generates a median 8.9 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per DatabaseMart).

Per-model VRAM guide: which GPU for which LLM →

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