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 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅135.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 136).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅35.9% 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 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅135.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 136).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅35.9% 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 35.9% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 18,157 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 Super Mobile is a 2020 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 2020, 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 an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 35.9% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 18,157). G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. 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 Super Mobile still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile 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 an unclear 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 Super Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	129 FPS	177 FPS
medium	111 FPS	162 FPS
high	95 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	143 FPS
medium	86 FPS	118 FPS
high	67 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	93 FPS
medium	40 FPS	79 FPS
high	28 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	271 FPS	409 FPS
medium	231 FPS	344 FPS
high	200 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	261 FPS
medium	175 FPS	217 FPS
high	149 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	112 FPS
medium	104 FPS	91 FPS
high	85 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	743 FPS	783 FPS
medium	614 FPS	626 FPS
high	545 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	587 FPS
medium	485 FPS	470 FPS
high	409 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	392 FPS
medium	313 FPS	313 FPS
high	255 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	262 FPS	775 FPS
medium	227 FPS	626 FPS
high	184 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	587 FPS
medium	178 FPS	470 FPS
high	140 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	374 FPS
medium	98 FPS	313 FPS
high	78 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,157 points.

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

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile scores 18,157 and the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU reaches 17,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 320 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	18,157+4%	17,400
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	4352+70%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.066 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+212%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz	2535 MHz+84%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+18%	136
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	4.3 MB+72%
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	40+18%	34
Tensor Cores	320+135%	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 Super Mobile 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 Super Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	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 Super Mobile) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) 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 Super Mobile	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 Super Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.