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 4070 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 4070: 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).
✅30.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 184).
✅Draws 160W instead of 200W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅60.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 11.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅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 (184 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌25% higher power demand at 200W vs 160W.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 60.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 90.7% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 14,114), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 2060 is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 46 vs 30 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $250 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 11.1% (44.9 vs 40.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 90.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 240 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	14,114	26,919+91%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1920	5888+207%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+352%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2475 MHz+47%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	184+53%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	5.8 MB+205%
L2 Cache	3 MB	36 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	46+53%
Tensor Cores	240+30%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4070
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)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100% 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 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	504 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	36 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	160W-20%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	304mm
Height	113mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	134.6+53%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce RTX 4070 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 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 11.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP	$349-42%	$599
Performance per Dollar	40.4	44.9+11%
Codename	TU106	AD104
Release	January 7 2019	April 12 2023
Ranking	#168	#32

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