NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 has 29% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4060 has 72% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GPU
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2019 with a suggested retail price of $399. Its TU106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
Memory
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.
Compatibility
The RTX 2060 SUPER 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 175 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.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has the 75th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 28.24% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,636.5 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 74.28. This is the 41st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2023 with a suggested retail price of $299. Its AD107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,125 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 272 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The RTX 4060 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 115 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 300 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 has the 42nd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.39% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 38,191 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 127.73. This is the 4th 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 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2019 | Q2 2023 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $399 | $299 |
| 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 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 240 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 201 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 148 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 46 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 29 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 14 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 | +201% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 22.2 | +60% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 17 | +22% |
| Arc A750 | 16.8 | +21% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 13.9 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 9.5 | -32% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 | 8.35 | -71% |
| Arc A750 | 17.2 | -40% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 17.97 | -37% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 28.71 | |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 29.35 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 34.63 | +21% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 has 29% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is ranked 75th with a score of 29,636.5, and the GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 42nd with a score of 38,191.
The GeForce RTX 4060 has 72% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is ranked 41st with a performance per dollar of 74.28, and the GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 4th with a performance per dollar of 127.73.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 40,278 | +36% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 39,051 | +32% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 38,191 | +29% |
| Radeon VII | 37,881 | +28% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 37,671.5 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | 31,260 | +5% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 30,823.5 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 29,636.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 29,263 | -1% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 29,086 | -2% |
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 7800 XT | 131.48 | +77% |
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +74% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 127.73 | +72% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | +72% |
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | +69% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 82.05 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 74.28 | |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 70.2 | -5% |
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 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 8,673 | 10,494 (+21%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 9,034 | 11,138 (+23.29%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 119,831 | 156,140 (+30.3%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 21,970 | 28,111 (+27.95%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 95,317.5 | 128,761 (+35.09%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 25,594 | 36,813 (+43.83%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 16,558 | 19,569 (+18.18%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 856 | 1,019 (+19.04%) |
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 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU106 | AD107 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 10,800 million | 18,900 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 Gb/s | 272 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 2,125 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 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 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 175 W | 115 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
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 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,176 | 3,072 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 34 | 24 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 136 | 96 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 272 | 96 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 24 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,470 MHz | 1,830 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,650 MHz | 2,460 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 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 105.6 GPixel/s | 118.1 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 224.4 GTexel/s | 236.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 7.18 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 224.4 GFLOPS | 236.2 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 SUPER | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.