GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

112%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

111%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

111%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

110%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

109%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

108%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

107%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

107%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

105%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

105%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

103%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

103%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

102%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

101%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

101%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

100%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

99%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

99%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

97%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

97%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

95%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

94%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

94%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

84%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

82%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

81%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

79%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

78%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

78%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

75%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 90.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+90.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-90.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 78% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 140.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+140.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550)	✅More affordable ($120)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 2060

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 78.2% less ($430 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 140.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).