GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4060

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 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 4060: 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

  • 183.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (272 vs 96).
  • Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 33.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $399 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 41.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • 9.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $100 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Delivers 58.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 41.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 272), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 18.6% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 16,477), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, 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 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 58.3% (65.4 vs 41.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 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: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 18.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 272 Tensor cores vs 96.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score
16,477
19,548+19%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2176
3072+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.181 TFLOPS
15.11 TFLOPS+110%
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
2460 MHz+49%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
136+42%
96
L1 Cache
2.1 MB
3 MB+43%
L2 Cache
4 MB
24 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores
34+42%
24
Tensor Cores
272+183%
96

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 SUPER does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 4060
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+65%
272 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
24 MB+500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 4060
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 4060
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th Gen
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 41.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 73°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 4060
TDP
175W
115W-34%
Recommended PSU
550W
550W
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
229mm
240mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70-4%
73°C
Perf/Watt
94.2
170.0+80%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 25.1% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 41.3 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 58.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 4060
MSRP
$399
$299-25%
Performance per Dollar
41.3
65.4+58%
Codename
TU106
AD107
Release
July 9 2019
May 18 2023
Ranking
#121
#84

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