GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070

2018Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 2070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 2070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti: 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 2070

2018

Why buy it

  • 111.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 136).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 50.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 34.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 111.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 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 (136 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 34.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 41% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 16,068), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 2070 is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 111.6% (56.8 vs 26.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 41%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 288 Tensor cores vs 136.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
16,068
22,651+41%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2304
4352+89%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.465 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+196%
Boost Clock
1620 MHz
2535 MHz+56%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
144+6%
136
L1 Cache
2.3 MB
4.3 MB+87%
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores
36+6%
34
Tensor Cores
288+112%
136

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 2070 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2070 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+56%
288 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder
NVENC 6.0
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP9
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP
175W
160W-9%
Recommended PSU
550W
550W
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
267mm
240mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
91.8
141.6+54%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2070 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 33.4% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 111.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP
$599
$399-33%
Performance per Dollar
26.8
56.8+112%
Codename
TU106
AD106
Release
October 17 2018
May 18 2023
Ranking
#129
#59

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