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 GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 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 GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE: 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

✅11744.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 172642% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Measures 216mm instead of 229mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 11744.9% in average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 201528.6% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 7), 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: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 40nm, and 30 vs 0 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 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 172642% (40.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 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.

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7 points. Launch price was $160.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 7 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 201528.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE uses Fermi, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
G3D Mark Score	14,114+201529%	7
Architecture	Turing	Fermi
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1920+567%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+762%	0.7488 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+150%	48
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+400%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
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 GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+48%	8.1
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+254%	1.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs No (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs No.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	No
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	No
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 216mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	216mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72	65°C-10%
Perf/Watt	88.2	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE was 14.3% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
MSRP	$349	$299-14%
Performance per Dollar	40.4	0.0
Codename	TU106	GF104
Release	January 7 2019	November 15 2010
Ranking	#168	#683

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