GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2070, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $488 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2070 is the clear winner, offering 808.2% better value than GeForce RTX 4060.
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 starts at $44 EUR against $532 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~808% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $233 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws just 115W versus 175W for the GeForce RTX 2070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 4060?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the GeForce RTX 2070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 4060?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 worth the extra $488 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 4060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,830 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz | 2,460 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 17 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 272 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 175 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Jun 2023 |
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