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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.
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Performance Per Dollar L4
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 39% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L4 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-39%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+39%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1985.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1985.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L4 and GeForce RTX 2060
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L4 scores 10,153 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 39%. The L4 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (L4) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 30.29 TFLOPS (L4) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (L4) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 240 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 14,114+39% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+287% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.29 TFLOPS+370% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+21% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+100% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+295% | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+100% | 30 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L4 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The L4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L4) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L4) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 75.9% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (L4) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 169mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W-55% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 169mm | 229mm |
| Height | 69mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 72-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0+60% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The L4 launched at $2345 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 93.3% less ($1680 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (L4) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 2000% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2345 | $349-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $120-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 117.6+2000% |
| Codename | AD104 | TU106 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #259 | #168 |
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