GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
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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 GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers a substantial generational leap over the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, providing roughly 35-40% better raw performance. Released in 2023 on the 5nm Ada Lovelace architecture, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB doubles the VRAM capacity compared to its predecessor, which is particularly beneficial for high-resolution textures and modern AAA gaming.
A key advantage for the RTX 4060 Ti is its support for DLSS 3 and Frame Generation, which uses AI to create additional frames and significantly improve smoothness in demanding games—a feature the Turing-based RTX 2060 SUPER lacks. Additionally, while the RTX 2060 SUPER has a wider 256-bit memory bus, the architectural efficiency and larger L2 cache of the RTX 4060 Ti allow it to maintain higher frame rates while consuming less power (165W vs 175W).
Ultimately, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the much better option for long-term value and modern gaming features. Users upgrading from an RTX 2060 SUPER will notice not only higher average frame rates but also improved stability in VRAM-intensive titles, making it a solid choice for a high-refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming setup.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+18.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.6%) |
| 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 (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $299 for the GeForce RTX 4060, it costs 46% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 57.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($160) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,477 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's 16,477 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 18.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) with 96 Tensor cores vs 272.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+19% | 16,477 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+41% | 2176 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+110% | 7.181 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+49% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 136+42% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+43% | 2.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 34+42% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 272+183% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 448 GB/s+65% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's 175W — a 41.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-34% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | 70-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+80% | 94.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 and now averages $160. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER costs 46.5% less ($139 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 103.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 57.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-25% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $160-46% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4 | 103.0+57% |
| Codename | AD107 | TU106 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | July 9 2019 |
| Ranking | #84 | #121 |
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