GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3070.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop, leading by roughly 125% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 125% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 220W for the GeForce RTX 3070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 125%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 240✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 960 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Sep 2020 |