GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

2023Core: 1545 MHzBoost: 1890 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070: 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

  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 115W instead of 220W, a 105W reduction.
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 45.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 96).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

  • GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 45.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 95.3% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 11,353), so the answer here is pretty clean.
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 8nm and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) scores 11,353 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 95.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 96 Tensor cores vs 184.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score
11,353
22,172+95%
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3072
5888+92%
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.61 TFLOPS
20.31 TFLOPS+75%
Boost Clock
1890 MHz+10%
1725 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
96
184+92%
L1 Cache
3 MB
5.8 MB+93%
L2 Cache
32 MB+700%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
46+92%
Tensor Cores
96
184+92%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
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 3070 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
448 GB/s+33%
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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
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 NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 7th gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 62.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
TDP
115W-48%
220W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
98.7
100.8+2%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP
$499
Codename
AD107
GA104
Release
January 3 2023
September 1 2020
Ranking
#102
#63

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