GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2070 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2060, leading by roughly 15% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $329 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
€315
Performance
13%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,680 MHz vs 1,620 MHz)
Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 336 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+20% CUDA Cores (2,304 vs 1,920)

GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2070 is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060. The GeForce RTX 2070 also has more RT cores (36 vs 30) and more AI cores (288 vs 240), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 starts at $315 EUR against $644 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~77% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2060 pulls less power (160W vs 175W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070'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 or GeForce RTX 2070?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 better than the GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce RTX 2070 is noticeably faster, roughly 15% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 or the GeForce RTX 2070?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $329 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 2070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 2060?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2070 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2060.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,9202,304
Ray Tracing Cores3036
Tensor / AI Cores240288

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,680 MHz1,620 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth336 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP160 W175 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2019Oct 2018