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 $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 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).
✅Draws 175W instead of 220W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,477 vs 22,172).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+34.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm 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.
❌25.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 175W.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 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).
✅Draws 175W instead of 220W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+34.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,477 vs 22,172).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 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.
❌25.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 175W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 34.6% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 34.6% more raw performance headroom, 35.3% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 25.1% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 34.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 7.6%. 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 3070 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 3070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	193 FPS	158 FPS
medium	174 FPS	140 FPS
high	151 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	134 FPS
medium	134 FPS	109 FPS
high	114 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	80 FPS
medium	68 FPS	67 FPS
high	52 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	323 FPS	470 FPS
medium	272 FPS	405 FPS
high	219 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	294 FPS
medium	174 FPS	246 FPS
high	140 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	141 FPS
medium	89 FPS	120 FPS
high	72 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	741 FPS	885 FPS
medium	593 FPS	712 FPS
high	494 FPS	619 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	556 FPS	692 FPS
medium	445 FPS	557 FPS
high	371 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	479 FPS
medium	297 FPS	388 FPS
high	247 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	472 FPS	600 FPS
medium	401 FPS	527 FPS
high	320 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	489 FPS
medium	332 FPS	433 FPS
high	254 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	220 FPS	292 FPS
medium	182 FPS	270 FPS
high	167 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	200 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 3070

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 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 34.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 272 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	16,477	22,172+35%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2176	5888+171%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+183%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1725 MHz+5%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	136	184+35%
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	5.8 MB+176%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	46+35%
Tensor Cores	272+48%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
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 3070
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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 22.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	175W-20%	220W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	94.2	100.8+7%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 41.3 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 7.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).