GeForce RTX 2060 vs T400 4GB

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs T400 4GB 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 T400 4GB: 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

  • +271.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 69.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.
  • 46.8% longer card at 229mm vs 156mm.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

  • Costs $190 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.
  • Measures 156mm instead of 229mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 14,114).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 271.1% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 3,803), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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 $190 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $159, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 69.1% (40.4 vs 23.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs T400 4GB 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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 271.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score
14,114+271%
3,803
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1920+400%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+490%
1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+18%
1425 MHz
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
120+400%
24
L1 Cache
1.9 MB+400%
0.38 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+200%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The T400 4GB leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060T400 4GB
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the T400 4GB carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 200% 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 T400 4GB. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+200%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060T400 4GB
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12_0
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060T400 4GB
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
NVDEC 4th Gen
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 T400 4GB's 30W — a 136.8% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060T400 4GB
TDP
160W
30W-81%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
156mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2
126.8+44%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. On MSRP, T400 4GB was 54.4% cheaper ($190 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 69% better value. The newer card here is T400 4GB (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060T400 4GB
MSRP
$349
$159-54%
Performance per Dollar
40.4+69%
23.9
Codename
TU106
TU117
Release
January 7 2019
May 6 2021
Ranking
#168
#518

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