GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070

2018Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 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 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 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 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070: 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 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 53.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 41.3 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (272 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

  • 2.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 272).

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 50.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 41.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • 16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER instead at 16,477 vs 16,068, 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 SUPER is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 53.9% (41.3 vs 26.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 2070 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. 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 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,477 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 and the GeForce RTX 2070 reaches 16,068 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1620 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070) with 272 Tensor cores vs 288.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
G3D Mark Score
16,477+3%
16,068
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2176
2304+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.181 TFLOPS
7.465 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock
1650 MHz+2%
1620 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
136
144+6%
L1 Cache
2.1 MB
2.3 MB+10%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
34
36+6%
Tensor Cores
272
288+6%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2070.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
448 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
NVDEC 4th Gen
PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 175W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
TDP
175W
175W
Recommended PSU
550W
550W
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
112mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
94.2+3%
91.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER was 33.4% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 41.3 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 54.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
MSRP
$399-33%
$599
Performance per Dollar
41.3+54%
26.8
Codename
TU106
TU106
Release
July 9 2019
October 17 2018
Ranking
#121
#129

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