GeForce RTX 4090 D 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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 117.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (24 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 4090 D	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+117.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-117.7%)
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 (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $1,599 for the GeForce RTX 4090 D, it costs 92% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 512.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+512.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)	✅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 4090 D Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 D and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 4090 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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 4090 D scores 30,725 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 117.7%. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 114 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 456 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	30,725+118%	14,114
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	14592+660%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	73.54 TFLOPS+1040%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+50%	1680 MHz
ROPs	176+267%	48
TMUs	456+280%	120
L1 Cache	14.3 MB+653%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+2300%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	114+280%	30
Tensor Cores	456+90%	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D 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 4090 D 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 4090 D	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 4090 D comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+300%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+200%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+2300%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	2x NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 D draws 425W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 90.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 229mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 D	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	425W	160W-62%
Recommended PSU	850W	500W-41%
Power Connector	16-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	229mm
Height	137mm	113mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	78°C	72-8%
Perf/Watt	72.3	88.2+22%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 4090 D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).