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 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅111.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅26.6% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅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 (136 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅111.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 136).

Why buy it

✅26.6% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 26.6% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 16,068 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 2070 is a 2018 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 8.3% more raw performance headroom, 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, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 26.6% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 8.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2070 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $599 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 2070 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	152 FPS	177 FPS
medium	134 FPS	162 FPS
high	117 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	143 FPS
medium	107 FPS	118 FPS
high	91 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	93 FPS
medium	63 FPS	79 FPS
high	48 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	321 FPS	409 FPS
medium	269 FPS	344 FPS
high	219 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	261 FPS
medium	182 FPS	217 FPS
high	150 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	112 FPS
medium	105 FPS	91 FPS
high	85 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	723 FPS	783 FPS
medium	578 FPS	626 FPS
high	482 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	542 FPS	587 FPS
medium	434 FPS	470 FPS
high	362 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	392 FPS
medium	289 FPS	313 FPS
high	241 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	434 FPS	775 FPS
medium	367 FPS	626 FPS
high	297 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	587 FPS
medium	309 FPS	470 FPS
high	239 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	374 FPS
medium	170 FPS	313 FPS
high	158 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 8.3%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,068	17,400+8%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	4352+89%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+196%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	2535 MHz+56%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	144+6%	136
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	4.3 MB+87%
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	36+6%	34
Tensor Cores	288+112%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 2070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP	175W	160W-9%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.8	108.8+19%