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 (Mobile)

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 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 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅18.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

2023

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅18.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 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 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 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 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 72.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 72.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 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 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 18.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 72.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	107 FPS	167 FPS
medium	96 FPS	152 FPS
high	83 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	137 FPS
medium	84 FPS	114 FPS
high	71 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	50 FPS	86 FPS
medium	47 FPS	74 FPS
high	36 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	359 FPS	392 FPS
medium	305 FPS	334 FPS
high	247 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	240 FPS
medium	196 FPS	209 FPS
high	160 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	113 FPS	119 FPS
medium	95 FPS	98 FPS
high	78 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	511 FPS	812 FPS
medium	409 FPS	642 FPS
high	341 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	383 FPS	535 FPS
medium	307 FPS	443 FPS
high	255 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	255 FPS	365 FPS
medium	204 FPS	297 FPS
high	170 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	511 FPS	746 FPS
medium	409 FPS	613 FPS
high	341 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	383 FPS	594 FPS
medium	307 FPS	486 FPS
high	255 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	255 FPS	358 FPS
medium	204 FPS	308 FPS
high	170 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,353 points.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) scores 11,353 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 72.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 96 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	11,353	19,548+72%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	1890 MHz	2460 MHz+30%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	96
L1 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+33%	24 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	24
Tensor Cores	96	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 (Mobile) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
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 (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 23.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+24%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+33%	24 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	115W	115W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	73°C-9%
Perf/Watt	98.7	170.0+72%