GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 92% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $281 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 92% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop currently lists from $749 USD, $281 USD less than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop at $1,030 USD.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is the gentler choice at 80W versus 125W. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 125W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop'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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 92%. 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $281 USD over the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 40✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 240✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 960 MHz | 1,110 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,560 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 125 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Jan 2021 |