NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
19,778.519% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile228% better
64,95262% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has 228% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
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GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2020. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2060 Max-Q has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,375 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 264 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 2060 Max-Q includes 1,920 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 975 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,185 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 2060 Max-Q has the 115th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 18.91% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4090 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4090 Mobile includes 9,728 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,335 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 304 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 304 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 76 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 4090 Mobile has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 62.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringAda Lovelace
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2020Q1 2023
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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225 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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201 FPS
High - 1080p
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178 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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163 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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123 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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74 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
19,778.519% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile228% better
64,95262% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has 228% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q is ranked 115th with a score of 19,778.5, and the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is ranked 14th with a score of 64,952.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
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GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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.

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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.

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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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BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,638.5
21,278
(+277.37%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
5,844.5
20,223
(+246.02%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
58,890
143,771
(+144.13%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
14,909.5
46,191
(+209.81%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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165,244
3DMark 11 Performance Score
18,065
45,239
(+150.42%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
137
280
(+104.38%)
PassMark G3D Mark
9,756
27,794
(+184.89%)
PassMark G2D Mark
415
976
(+135.18%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
CodenameTU106AD103
ArchitectureTuringAda Lovelace
Process Size12 nm5 nm
Transistors10,800 million45,900 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Memory Size6 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth264 Gb/s576 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,375 MHz2,250 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit256 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache3 MB64 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W120 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
CUDA Cores1,9209,728
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3076
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)120304
Render Output Units (ROP)48112
Tensor Cores240304
Ray Tracing Cores3076
Core Clock Speed975 MHz1,335 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,185 MHz1,695 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate56.88 GPixel/s189.8 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate142.2 GTexel/s515.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance4.55 TFLOPS32.98 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance142.2 GFLOPS515.3 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2060 Max-QGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.