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

✅233.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 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 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

✅13.7% 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).
✅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 (96 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅233.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 96).

Why buy it

✅13.7% 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).
✅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.
❌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 Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 13.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 18,157 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 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 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 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 13.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 7.7% 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 2070 Super Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	129 FPS	167 FPS
medium	111 FPS	152 FPS
high	95 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	137 FPS
medium	86 FPS	114 FPS
high	67 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	86 FPS
medium	40 FPS	74 FPS
high	28 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	55 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
1080p
low	271 FPS	392 FPS
medium	231 FPS	334 FPS
high	200 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	240 FPS
medium	175 FPS	209 FPS
high	149 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	119 FPS
medium	104 FPS	98 FPS
high	85 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	743 FPS	812 FPS
medium	614 FPS	642 FPS
high	545 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	535 FPS
medium	485 FPS	443 FPS
high	409 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	365 FPS
medium	313 FPS	297 FPS
high	255 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	262 FPS	746 FPS
medium	227 FPS	613 FPS
high	184 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	594 FPS
medium	178 FPS	486 FPS
high	140 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	358 FPS
medium	98 FPS	308 FPS
high	78 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	220 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

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

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 2070 Super Mobile scores 18,157 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 7.7%. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 320 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	18,157	19,548+8%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.066 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+114%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz	2460 MHz+78%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+67%	96
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	3 MB+20%
L2 Cache	4 MB	24 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores	40+67%	24
Tensor Cores	320+233%	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 2070 Super 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 2070 Super Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super 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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 64.7% 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 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+65%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	24 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
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). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	115W	115W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	73°C-14%
Perf/Watt	157.9	170.0+8%