GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4070

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 4070 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 4070: 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

✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅52.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 52.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 137.1% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 11,353), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, and 46 vs 24 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) scores 11,353 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 137.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 96 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	11,353	26,919+137%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	5888+92%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+151%
Boost Clock	1890 MHz	2475 MHz+31%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	184+92%
L1 Cache	3 MB	5.8 MB+93%
L2 Cache	32 MB	36 MB+13%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	46+92%
Tensor Cores	96	184+92%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 (Mobile) does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4070
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 (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100% 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 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	504 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	36 MB+13%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	115W-43%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	304mm
Height	—	137mm
Slots	0-100%	3
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	98.7	134.6+36%