GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

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

✅34.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅34.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 34.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 12,357 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is a 2025 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 4nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 34.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 14.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 160W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) 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, lower power draw (50W vs 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 14.2% higher G3D Mark and 34.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
1080p
low	108 FPS	134 FPS
medium	98 FPS	116 FPS
high	82 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	118 FPS
medium	83 FPS	95 FPS
high	69 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	66 FPS
medium	43 FPS	58 FPS
high	31 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
1080p
low	290 FPS	198 FPS
medium	247 FPS	153 FPS
high	197 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	122 FPS
medium	164 FPS	82 FPS
high	131 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	56 FPS
medium	91 FPS	41 FPS
high	75 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	26 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
1080p
low	635 FPS	556 FPS
medium	508 FPS	445 FPS
high	423 FPS	371 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	278 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	417 FPS
medium	381 FPS	334 FPS
high	318 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	278 FPS
medium	254 FPS	222 FPS
high	212 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	139 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
1080p
low	428 FPS	438 FPS
medium	354 FPS	355 FPS
high	286 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	243 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	352 FPS
medium	302 FPS	280 FPS
high	235 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	165 FPS
medium	166 FPS	126 FPS
high	154 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	93 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 (Mobile)

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 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,357 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)'s 12,357 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 14.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	14,114+14%	12,357
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1920	4608+140%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2520 MHz+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
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 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. 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 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	5th Gen NVDEC
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 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
TDP	160W	50W-69%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	247.1+180%