GeForce 7000M vs GeForce RTX 2060

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 7000M is positioned at rank #735 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7000M

#725

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

41758%

#727

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

37854%

#728

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

37754%

#732

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

34331%

#733

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

34096%

#735

GeForce 7000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

85%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

77%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

77%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

62%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

58%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

38%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

38%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

31%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

23%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

23%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

19%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

15%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

15%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

12%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7000M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 108469.2% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7000M.

Insight	GeForce 7000M	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-108469.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+108469.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 7000M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7000M and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce 7000M

The GeForce 7000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7000M scores 13 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 108469.2%. The GeForce 7000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 7000M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	13	14,114+108469%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	1920+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+614%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1680 MHz+43%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	24	120+400%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	1.9 MB+900%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7000M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7000M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	9.0c	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	2.1	4.6+119%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7000M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7000M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	PureVideo	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7000M draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 131.6% difference. The GeForce 7000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7000M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	33W-79%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	72-15%
Perf/Watt	0.4	88.2+21950%