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 $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 41.3 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (272 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 272).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 41.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 41.3 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 272).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (272 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 41.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 16,477 vs 16,068 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $399 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is about $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $399 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is GeForce RTX 2070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $599 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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 2070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	193 FPS	152 FPS
medium	174 FPS	134 FPS
high	151 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	131 FPS
medium	134 FPS	107 FPS
high	114 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	74 FPS
medium	68 FPS	63 FPS
high	52 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	323 FPS	327 FPS
medium	272 FPS	272 FPS
high	219 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	218 FPS
medium	174 FPS	177 FPS
high	140 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	120 FPS
medium	89 FPS	100 FPS
high	72 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	741 FPS	723 FPS
medium	593 FPS	578 FPS
high	494 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	362 FPS
1440p
low	556 FPS	542 FPS
medium	445 FPS	434 FPS
high	371 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	271 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	362 FPS
medium	297 FPS	289 FPS
high	247 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	181 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	472 FPS	434 FPS
medium	401 FPS	367 FPS
high	320 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	361 FPS
medium	332 FPS	309 FPS
high	254 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	220 FPS	206 FPS
medium	182 FPS	170 FPS
high	167 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	124 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 2070

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 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 and the GeForce RTX 2070 reaches 16,068 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1620 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070) with 272 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
G3D Mark Score	16,477+3%	16,068
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2176	2304+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	7.465 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+2%	1620 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	2.3 MB+10%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%
Tensor Cores	272	288+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070). 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 2070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
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 NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 175W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2070
TDP	175W	175W
Recommended PSU	550W	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	94.2+3%	91.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2070 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 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 54.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).