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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

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).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 16,068).
❌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

✅+13.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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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.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

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).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+13.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 16,068).
❌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.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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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

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, 288 vs 240 Tensor cores, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2070 is about 71.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 13.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 2060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2070 currently gives you 13.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	108 FPS	152 FPS
medium	98 FPS	134 FPS
high	82 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	131 FPS
medium	83 FPS	107 FPS
high	69 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	74 FPS
medium	43 FPS	63 FPS
high	31 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	290 FPS	321 FPS
medium	247 FPS	269 FPS
high	197 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	218 FPS
medium	164 FPS	182 FPS
high	131 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	123 FPS
medium	91 FPS	105 FPS
high	75 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	64 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	635 FPS	723 FPS
medium	508 FPS	578 FPS
high	423 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	362 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	542 FPS
medium	381 FPS	434 FPS
high	318 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	271 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	362 FPS
medium	254 FPS	289 FPS
high	212 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	181 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	428 FPS	434 FPS
medium	354 FPS	367 FPS
high	286 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	361 FPS
medium	302 FPS	309 FPS
high	235 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	206 FPS
medium	166 FPS	170 FPS
high	154 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	124 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2070

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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. 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

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 41.7% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).