GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q...

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 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design 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 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design: 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 (Mobile)

2023

Why buy it

✅8.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌43.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 96).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 115W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design instead at 11,461 vs 11,353, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 12nm and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 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: 11,353 points.

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 885 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,461 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) scores 11,353 and the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design reaches 11,461 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 5.46 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1185 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) with 96 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	11,353	11,461
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS+113%	5.46 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1890 MHz+59%	1185 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	144+50%
L1 Cache	3 MB+30%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	36+50%
Tensor Cores	96	288+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
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 (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	384 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 35.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
TDP	115W	80W-30%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	98.7	143.3+45%