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 4060 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 4060: 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

✅183.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (272 vs 96).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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57.2% HIGHER MSRP
$470 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($470 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅10.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $171 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).
✅Delivers 92.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 272), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 10.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 22.7% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 15,935), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $171 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $470, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 92.8% (65.4 vs 33.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 22.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 272 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	15,935	19,548+23%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2176	3072+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+110%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	2460 MHz+49%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136+42%	96
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	3 MB+43%
L2 Cache	3 MB	24 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	34+42%	24
Tensor Cores	272+183%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 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 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 23.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+24%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	24 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 4060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB draws 184W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	184W	115W-38%
Recommended PSU	550W	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	88°C	73°C-17%
Perf/Watt	86.6	170.0+96%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB came in at $470, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 36.4% cheaper ($171 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 92.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP	$470	$299-36%
Performance per Dollar	33.9	65.4+93%
Codename	TU106	AD107
Release	December 7 2021	May 18 2023
Ranking	#133	#84

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