GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 63% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-63%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+63%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 960 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,676 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) scores 10,676 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 63%. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.608 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 240 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,676 | 17,400+63% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 4352+127% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.608 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+379% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 2535 MHz+111% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 120 | 136+13% |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB | 4.3 MB+126% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 34+13% |
| Tensor Cores | 240+76% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+31% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-28% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 92.8 | 108.8+17% |
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