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 vs GeForce RTX 2070 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 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

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 50.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($349 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.
❌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 (240 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅15.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 240).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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71.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $349 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 15.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 13.8% in PassMark G3D (16,068 vs 14,114), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 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 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $250 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 50.8% (40.4 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 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 16,068 — the GeForce RTX 2070 leads by 13.8%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1620 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070) with 240 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
G3D Mark Score	14,114	16,068+14%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	7.465 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+4%	1620 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	2.3 MB+21%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	36+20%
Tensor Cores	240	288+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce 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)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2070 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) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2070. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
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	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 175W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) 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: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
TDP	160W-9%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	91.8+4%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 41.7% cheaper ($250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
MSRP	$349-42%	$599
Performance per Dollar	40.4+51%	26.8
Codename	TU106	TU106
Release	January 7 2019	October 17 2018
Ranking	#168	#129

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