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.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $129 less on MSRP ($470 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.9 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($470 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (272 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅2.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 272).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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27.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$470 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (16,068 vs 15,935), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $129 cheaper on MSRP at $470 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 26.4% (33.9 vs 26.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 2070 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 and the GeForce RTX 2070 reaches 16,068 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1620 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070) with 272 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 2070
G3D Mark Score	15,935	16,068
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2176	2304+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	7.465 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+2%	1620 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	2.3 MB+10%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%
Tensor Cores	272	288+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 2070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2070. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 2070
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 2070
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB draws 184W versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 175W — a 5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 2070
TDP	184W	175W-5%
Recommended PSU	550W	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	88°C	80°C-9%
Perf/Watt	86.6	91.8+6%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB came in at $470, while the GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 12GB was 21.5% cheaper ($129 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 26.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 12GB (2021 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 2070
MSRP	$470-22%	$599
Performance per Dollar	33.9+26%	26.8
Codename	TU106	TU106
Release	December 7 2021	October 17 2018
Ranking	#133	#129

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