NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 29% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2060 has 11% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU
The GeForce RTX 2060 is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2019 with a suggested retail price of $349. Its TU106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 336 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RTX 2060 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 160 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce RTX 2060 has the 88th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 25.88% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 27,162.5 score and $349 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 77.83. This is the 39th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPU
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2019 with a suggested retail price of $499. Its TU104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 448 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RTX 2070 SUPER is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 215 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 550 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has the 59th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 33.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 35,032 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 70.2. This is the 45th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2019 | Q3 2019 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $349 | $499 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 277 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 231 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 173 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 54 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 35 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 17 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 | 41.8 | +146% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 22.2 | +31% |
| Arc A770 | 21.2 | +25% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 20.6 | +21% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 17 | |
| Arc A750 | 16.8 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 13.9 | -18% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 9.5 | -44% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 15.52 | -47% |
| Arc A750 | 17.2 | -41% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 17.97 | -39% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 28.11 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 28.71 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 29.35 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 34.63 | +18% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 29% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 88th with a score of 27,162.5, and the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 59th with a score of 35,032.
The GeForce RTX 2060 has 11% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 39th with a performance per dollar of 77.83, and the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 45th with a performance per dollar of 70.2.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 35,822.5 | +32% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 35,683 | +31% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 35,032 | +29% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 31,774 | +17% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 31,470 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 28,375 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 27,503 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 27,162.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | -14% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 82.05 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 74.28 | -5% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 70.2 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 68.93 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 65.04 | -16% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | 62.65 | -20% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 7,732 | 9,909 (+28.16%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 7,878 | 10,038 (+27.42%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 107,083 | 129,295 (+20.74%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 19,338 | 24,638.5 (+27.41%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 108,123 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 22,982 | 27,896 (+21.38%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 119.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 14,152 | 18,252 (+28.97%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 750 | 897 (+19.6%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU106 | TU104 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 10,800 million | 13,600 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 Gb/s | 448 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 160 W | 215 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 550 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 2,560 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 30 | 40 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 120 | 160 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 320 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 40 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,365 MHz | 1,605 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,680 MHz | 1,770 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 80.64 GPixel/s | 113.3 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 201.6 GTexel/s | 283.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 6.45 TFLOPS | 9.06 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 201.6 GFLOPS | 283.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.