GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020Core: 1140 MHzBoost: 1380 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile 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 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile 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 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile: 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

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile 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 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • 39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

  • 9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 33.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 240).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 28.6% in PassMark G3D (18,157 vs 14,114), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, 40 vs 30 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,157 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile's 18,157 — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile leads by 28.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) with 240 Tensor cores vs 320.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
G3D Mark Score
14,114
18,157+29%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1920
2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
7.066 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+22%
1380 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
120
160+33%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
2.5 MB+32%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores
30
40+33%
Tensor Cores
240
320+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070 Super 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%
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 Super Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
6th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
TDP
160W
115W-28%
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
113mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
72-15%
85°C
Perf/Watt
88.2
157.9+79%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
MSRP
$349
Codename
TU106
TU104B
Release
January 7 2019
April 2 2020
Ranking
#168
#172

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