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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅47.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (272 vs 184).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅40.6% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 272), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅47.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (272 vs 184).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅40.6% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 272), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 40.6% more FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 16,477 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 63.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 50.1% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 40.6% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 63.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 8.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $399 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 2060 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	153 FPS	183 FPS
medium	136 FPS	167 FPS
high	119 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	150 FPS
medium	107 FPS	124 FPS
high	92 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	92 FPS
medium	64 FPS	78 FPS
high	49 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	317 FPS	544 FPS
medium	269 FPS	454 FPS
high	218 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	351 FPS
medium	179 FPS	288 FPS
high	145 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	111 FPS	172 FPS
medium	93 FPS	144 FPS
high	76 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	741 FPS	884 FPS
medium	593 FPS	713 FPS
high	494 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	556 FPS	684 FPS
medium	445 FPS	549 FPS
high	371 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	467 FPS
medium	297 FPS	373 FPS
high	247 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	434 FPS	751 FPS
medium	367 FPS	612 FPS
high	297 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	615 FPS
medium	309 FPS	500 FPS
high	239 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	384 FPS
medium	170 FPS	324 FPS
high	157 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 63.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 272 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	16,477	26,919+63%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2176	5888+171%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+306%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	2475 MHz+50%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	136	184+35%
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	5.8 MB+176%
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	46+35%
Tensor Cores	272+48%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	504 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 13.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	175W-13%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	94.2	134.6+43%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER costs 33.4% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 41.3 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 8.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).