GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
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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 GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 58.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+58.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-58.2%) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $350 for the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel), it costs 15% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 85.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+85.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 2070 (móvel)
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 2070 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1305 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,357 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)'s 12,357 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 58.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6.843 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1485 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) with 96 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+58% | 12,357 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+121% | 6.843 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+66% | 1485 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+30% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 36+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 288+200% |
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 2070 (móvel) 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 2070 (móvel) is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2070 (móvel)) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel). Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)'s 115W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-14% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+58% | 107.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) launched at $800 and now averages $350. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 14.6% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 35.3 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 85.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-63% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-15% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+85% | 35.3 |
| Codename | AD107 | TU106B |
| Release | May 18 2023 | January 29 2019 |
| Ranking | #84 | #195 |
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