NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Graphics Cards Review Roundup
NVIDIA lifts the embargo on AD107-400 based RTX 4060 non-Ti reviews. Today’s coverage features all MSRP models but without the Founders Edition, which is not planned for this SKU.
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Reviews | |||
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| Media | Graphics Card Model | ||
| 4Gamer | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| Adrenaline | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC | ||
| Benchmark | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| Benchlife | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC | ||
| Chaowanke | AX GAMING RTX 4060 | ||
| Club386 | PALIT RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
| Clubic | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| ComputerBase | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| Cowcotland | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X |
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| El Chapuzas Informatico | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| Eteknix [Video] | INNO3D RTX 4060 Twin X2 ZOTAC RTX 4060 Spider-Man |
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| GamersNexus | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
| GamesRadar | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| GDM | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| Guru3D | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X GAINWARD RTX 4060 GHOST ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC |
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| Forbes [Video] | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X BLACK | ||
| Hardware & Co | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X OC | ||
| HardwareLuxx | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC GIGABYTE RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC INNO3D RTX 4060 Twin X2 MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X ZOTAC RTX 4060 Spider-Man |
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| HardwareUnboxed | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| HardwareUpgrade | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X | ||
| HKEPC | COLORFUL RTX 4060 BATTLEAX | ||
| HotHardware | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC | ||
| Igor’sLAB [Video] | PALIT RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
| ITHardware | GIGABYTE RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC | ||
| KitGuru [Video] | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X OC | ||
| LanOC | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
| Lowyat | PALIT RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
| LinusTechTips | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
| Overclock3D [Video] | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL GIGABYTE RTX 4060 WINDFORCE |
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| Overclocking | GIGABYTE RTX 4060 WINDFORCE | ||
| PCGamer | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X OC | ||
| PC Games Hardware | ZOTAC RTX 4060 Spider-Man | ||
| PC Hocasi | INNO3D RTX 4060 Twin X2 | ||
| PC Perspective | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
| PCWatch | ZOTAC RTX 4060 SOLO MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X OC |
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| Prodigeek | MSI RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X OC | ||
| Tech Critter | PALIT RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
| TechPowerUP | ASUS Dual OC GALAX EX GIGABYTE WindForce OC MSI RTX 4060 Ventus 2X PALIT RTX 4060 Dual ZOTAC RTX 4060 Spider-Man |
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| TechTesters | PALIT RTX 4060 DUAL GIGABYTE RTX 4060 WINDFORCE OC |
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| The FPS Review | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC | ||
| Tom’s Hardware | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC | ||
| Uniko’s Hardware | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL OC | ||
| Wccftech | GALAX RTX 4060 EX PNY RTX 4060 VERTO |
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| XanxoGaming | ASUS RTX 4060 DUAL | ||
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how class 60 midrange GPUs stack up
The Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti leads the latest evolution of the company’s acclaimed class 60 GPUs, setting new standards for performance, efficiency and innovation. This comparison focuses on the seismic progression from RTX 2060 Super to RTX 3060 Ti, culminating in the groundbreaking RTX 4060 Ti. These powerful mid-range GPUs have carefully carved their niches, striking the perfect balance between economy and high performance.
Each iteration marks an era of technological advancement aimed at mainstream users and raising the bar on what’s achievable at that level of GPUs. Nvidia’s 60-series graphics cards have always been popular, offering solid performance at an affordable price.
As we pass from generation to generation, each card brings significant improvements not only in terms of raw power, but also in terms of energy efficiency, feature set and advanced technologies such as ray tracing and DLSS.
strong>Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti vs RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 2060 Super comparison: specs, performance and more
The performance and performance of Nvidia Class 60 GPUs have seen significant leaps from generation to generation. Each card is built on an advanced architecture that improves overall performance and efficiency.
Specifications The
RTX 2060 Super uses the Turing architecture with 7 teraflops of shaders, 22 teraflops of 2nd generation RT cores, and 57 TFLOPs of 3rd generation tensor cores. It has 8 GB of memory with a 448 GB/s memory subsystem.
The RTX 3060 Ti transitions to the Ampere architecture, boosting shader performance to 16 teraflops and Gen 2 RT cores to 32 teraflops. The 3rd Gen Tensor Cores also got a boost of up to 130 teraflops with the same memory and memory subsystem as the 2060 Super.
Finally, the RTX 4060 Ti pushes the boundaries even further, offering a whopping 22 teraflops of shader performance, 51 teraflops of Gen 3 RT cores, and a staggering 353 teraflops of 4th generation tensor cores. It is also available in two variants: 8 GB and 16 GB of memory and a faster memory subsystem at 288 GB/s (554 GB/s effective).
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RTX 4060 Ti |
RTX 3060 Ti |
RTX 2060 Super |
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Shaders |
22 TFLOP |
16 TFLOP |
7 TFLOP |
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core RT |
51 TFLOP 3rd generation |
32 TFLOP 2nd generation |
22 TFLOP 2nd generation |
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Tensor cores |
353 TFLOP 4th generation |
130 TFLOP 3rd generation |
57 TFLOP 3rd generation |
| Style
DLSS |
3. |
2.0 |
2.0 |
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Encoder NV |
8th generation with AV1 |
7th generation |
7th generation |
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Frame buffer |
8 GB and 16 GB |
Style
8 GB |
8GB |
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Memory subsystem |
32 MB L2 288 GB/s (554 GB/s effective) |
4 MB L2 448 GB/s |
4 MB L2
448GB/s |
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Average play power |
140 W |
197 W |
168 W |
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Video playback power |
13W |
19W |
15 W |
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Downtime energy |
7W |
12W |
10W |
| Style
TGP |
160 W |
200 W |
175 W |
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Prices |
$399/$499 |
$399 |
399$ |
0 Capacity
The increase in the number of TFLOPs from one generation to the next illustrates a significant jump in performance.
The RTX 3060 Ti delivers more than double the shader performance of the 2060 Super. Similarly, with 22 teraflops of shader performance, the RTX 4060 Ti takes another significant step forward.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti sets a new benchmark in GPU performance, far outperforming its predecessors. It offers a staggering 2.6x speed boost over the RTX 2060 Super and 1.7x faster than the RTX 3060 Ti.
The RTX 4060 Ti isn’t just faster; it also enhances the gaming experience by delivering stunningly realistic graphics and maintaining high performance even under the pressure of today’s high fidelity games.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is an equally important aspect when researching these GPUs. The RTX 2060 Super, RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 4060 Ti show significant progress in this area. The RTX 2060 Super consumes an average of 168 watts in games, while the 3060 Ti requires 197 W.
The latest RTX 4060 Ti, despite significant performance improvements, consumes only 140W, which means improved power efficiency.
This means better clock speeds and easier-to-cool computers that are more efficient.
Prices
The pricing structure for the 60 series has also changed. The RTX 2060 Super and RTX 3060 Ti were released for $399. However, given the superior specs and performance of the RTX 4060, its price is slightly higher.
An 8GB variant is available for the same $399 we’ve seen in recent generations, and for those looking for more storage, a 16GB version is $499. It is important to note that these are suggested retail prices and actual market prices may vary depending on factors such as supply, demand dynamics and AIB patterns.
In conclusion, Nvidia’s RTX 4060Ti clearly stands out among the 60 series. GPUs. It delivers superior performance, 2.6x faster than the RTX 2060 Super and 1.7x faster than the RTX 3060 Ti. Even with such a huge power, it shows impressive energy efficiency. The notable improvements in performance, efficiency and features are sure to deliver substantial value even for the 16GB variant.
If you’re looking for a top mid-range GPU, the RTX 4060Ti sets a new benchmark by offering the best value for your investment. It is the top contender for this generation, reaffirming Nvidia’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled experience for gamers and content creators alike.
GeForce RTX 2060 Super [in 27 benchmarks]
Description
NVIDIA started GeForce RTX 2060 Super sales on July 2, 2019 at a recommended price 399$. This is a desktop graphics card based on the Turing architecture and 12 nm manufacturing process, primarily aimed at gamers. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory at 14 GHz, and coupled with a 256-bit interface, this creates a bandwidth of 448.0 GB / s.
In terms of compatibility, this is a two-slot PCIe 3.0 x16 card. The length of the reference version is 229 mm. An additional 1x 8-pin power cable is required for connection, and the power consumption is 175W.
It provides good performance in tests and games at the level of
42.
44%
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Information about the type (desktop or laptop) and architecture of the GeForce RTX 2060 Super, as well as when sales started and cost at that time.
| Rank in performance | 59 | |
| Rank in popularity | 90 321 11 | |
| Value for money | 88.31 | |
| Architecture | Turing (2018-2021) | |
| GPU | Turing TU106 | |
| Type | Desktop | |
| Release date 9 0027 | July 2, 2019 (4 years ago) | |
| Release price | 399 $ | |
| Price now | $205 (0.5x) | of 168889 (A100 PCIe 80 GB) |
Value for money
Performance to price ratio.
The higher the better.
Features
GeForce RTX 2060’s general performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core clock, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. They indirectly speak about GeForce RTX 2060 Super’s performance, but for an accurate assessment you have to consider its benchmark and gaming test results.
| Number of stream processors | 2176 | of 20480 (Data Center GPU Max NEXT) |
| Core clock | 1470 MHz 903 22 | out of 2610 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) |
| Boost frequency | 1650 MHz | of 3599 (Radeon RX 7990 XTX) |
| Number of transistors | 10 .800 million | out of 14400 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (mobile)) |
| Process | 12nm | of 4 (GeForce RTX 4080) |
| 175 W | of 2400 (Data Center GPU Max Subsystem) | |
| Texturing speed | 224. 4 |
of 969.9 (h200 SXM5 96 GB) |
Compatibility and dimensions
Information on GeForce RTX 2060 Compatibility with other computer components. Useful for example when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one. For desktop video cards, these are the interface and connection bus (compatibility with the motherboard), the physical dimensions of the video card (compatibility with the motherboard and case), additional power connectors (compatibility with the power supply).
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Length | 903 21 229 mm | |
| Thickness | 2 slots | |
| Additional connectors power supply | 1x 8-pin |
RAM
Parameters of memory installed on GeForce RTX 2060 Super — type, size, bus, frequency and bandwidth.
For video cards built into the processor that do not have their own memory, a shared part of the RAM is used.
| Memory type | GDDR6 | |
| Maximum memory | 9032 1 8 GB | of 128 (Radeon Instinct MI250X) |
| Memory bus width | 256 bit | of 8192 (Radeon Instinct MI250X) |
| Memory clock | 14000MHz | out of 22400 (GeForce RTX 4080) |
| Memory bandwidth | 448.0 Gb/s | of 3276 (Aldebaran) |
| Shared memory | — |
Video outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on GeForce RTX 2060 Super. As a rule, this section is relevant only for desktop reference video cards, since for laptop ones the availability of certain video outputs depends on the laptop model.
| Video connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C | |
| + | ||
| G-SYNC support | + |
Technologies
Technology solutions and APIs supported by GeForce RTX 2060 Super are listed here. You will need this information if your graphics card is required to support specific technologies.
| VR Ready | + |
API Support
APIs supported by GeForce RTX 2060 Super, including their versions.
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_1) | ||
| Shader Model | |||
| OpenGL | 4.6 9OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1. 2.131 |
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| CUDA | 7.5 |
Tests in benchmarks
These are the results of the GeForce RTX 2060 Super non-gaming benchmarks for rendering performance. The overall score is set from 0 to 100, where 100 corresponds to the fastest video card at the moment.
Overall benchmark performance
This is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
RTX 2060 Super
42.44
Passmark
This is a very common benchmark included in the Passmark PerformanceTest package. He gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation by running four separate tests for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the latter is done in 4K resolution if possible), and a few more tests using DirectCompute.
Benchmark coverage: 25%
RTX 2060 Super
16609
3DMark Vantage Performance
3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark. It loads the graphics card with two scenes, one of which is a girl running away from some kind of military base located in a sea cave, and the other is a space fleet attacking defenseless planet. Support for 3DMark Vantage was discontinued in April 2017 and it is now recommended to use the Time Spy benchmark instead.
Benchmark coverage: 16%
RTX 2060 Super
83631
3DMark 11 Performance GPU
3DMark 11 is Futuremark’s legacy DirectX 11 benchmark. He used four tests based on two scenes: one is several submarines exploring a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All tests make extensive use of volumetric lighting and tessellation and, despite being run at 1280×720, are relatively heavy. Support for 3DMark 11 ended in January 2020 and is now being replaced by Time Spy.
Benchmark coverage: 16%
RTX 2060 Super
29637
3DMark Fire Strike Score
Benchmark coverage: 13%
RTX 2060 Super
20086
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests showing a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature that appears to be made of lava. Using resolution 1920×1080, Fire Strike shows quite realistic graphics and is quite demanding on hardware.
Benchmark coverage: 13%
RTX 2060 Super
21970
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU
Cloud Gate is a legacy DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark used to test home PCs and low-end laptops. It displays several scenes of some strange teleportation device launching spaceships into the unknown at a fixed resolution of 1280×720. As with the Ice Storm benchmark, it was deprecated in January 2020 and 3DMark Night Raid is now recommended instead.
Benchmark coverage: 13%
RTX 2060 Super
119831
GeekBench 5 OpenCL
Geekbench 5 is a widely used benchmark for graphics cards that combines 11 different test scenarios. All of these scenarios are based on the direct use of the processing power of the GPU, without the use of 3D rendering. This option uses the Khronos Group’s OpenCL API.
Benchmark coverage: 9%
RTX 2060 Super
87617
3DMark Ice Storm GPU
Ice Storm Graphics is an obsolete benchmark, part of the 3DMark suite. Ice Storm has been used to measure the performance of entry-level laptops and Windows-based tablets. It uses DirectX 11 feature level 9 to render a battle between two space fleets near a frozen planet at 1280×720 resolution. Support for Ice Storm ended in January 2020, now the developers recommend using Night Raid instead.
Benchmark coverage: 8%
RTX 2060 Super
487878
GeekBench 5 Vulkan
Geekbench 5 is a widely used benchmark for graphics cards that combines 11 different test scenarios.
All of these scenarios are based on the direct use of the processing power of the GPU, without the use of 3D rendering. This option uses the Vulkan API from AMD and the Khronos Group.
Benchmark coverage: 5%
RTX 2060 Super
88209
GeekBench 5 CUDA
Geekbench 5 is a widely used benchmark for graphics cards that combines 11 different test scenarios. All of these scenarios are based on the direct use of the processing power of the GPU, without the use of 3D rendering. This option uses NVIDIA’s CUDA API.
Benchmark coverage: 4%
RTX 2060 Super
95114
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 maya-04
Benchmark coverage: 3%
RTX 2060 Super
159
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 sw-03
Benchmark coverage: 3%
RTX 2060 Super
61
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 snx-02
Benchmark coverage: 3%
RTX 2060 Super
9
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 medical-01
Benchmark coverage: 3%
RTX 2060 Super
38
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 catia-04
Benchmark coverage: 3%
RTX 2060 Super
78
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 creo-01
Benchmark coverage: 3%
RTX 2060 Super
48
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 showcase-01
Benchmark coverage: 3%
RTX 2060 Super
116
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 energy-01
Benchmark coverage: 3%
RTX 2060 Super
11
SPECviewperf 12 — Showcase
Benchmark coverage: 2%
RTX 2060 Super
116
SPECviewperf 12 — Maya
This part of the SPECviewperf 12 workstation benchmark uses the Autodesk Maya 13 engine to render a superhero power plant with over 700,000 polygons in six different modes.
Benchmark coverage: 2%
RTX 2060 Super
153
SPECviewperf 12 — Catia
Benchmark coverage: 2%
RTX 2060 Super
78
SPECviewperf 12 — Solidworks
Benchmark coverage: 2%
RTX 2060 Super
61
SPECviewperf 12 — Siemens NX
Benchmark coverage: 2%
RTX 2060 Super
9
SPECviewperf 12 — Creo
Benchmark coverage: 2%
RTX 2060 Super
45
SPECviewperf 12 — Energy
Benchmark coverage: 2%
RTX 2060 Super
10.9
SPECviewperf 12 — specvp12 3dsmax-05
Benchmark coverage: 1%
RTX 2060 Super
197
SPECviewperf 12 — 3ds Max
This part of the SPECviewperf 12 benchmark emulates 3DS Max by running eleven tests in various use cases, including architectural modeling and animation for computer games.
Benchmark coverage: 1%
RTX 2060 Super
197
GeForce RTX 2060 Super in games
FPS in popular games on the GeForce RTX 2060 Super, as well as compliance with system requirements. Remember that the official requirements of the developers do not always match the data of real tests.
Average FPS
Here are the average FPS values for a large selection of popular games at various resolutions:
| Full HD 036 | ||
| 1440p | 76 | |
| 4K | 50 |
Popular games
Relative performance
Overall performance of the GeForce RTX 2060 Super compared to its closest desktop competitor.
AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
101.84
AMD Radeon VII
101.08
AMD Radeon RX 5700XT 50th Anniversary
100.
02
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super
100
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
99.13
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
97.38
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
95.74
Competitor from AMD
We believe that the nearest equivalent to GeForce RTX 2060 Super from AMD is Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, which is roughly equal in speed and is 1 position higher in our rating.
Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
Compare
Here are some of AMD’s closest competitors to the GeForce RTX 2060 Super:
AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
101.84
AMD Radeon VII
101.08
AMD Radeon RX 5700XT 50th Anniversary
100.02
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super
100
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
99.
13
AMD Radeon RX 6600
91.26
AMD Radeon RX 5700
88.5
Other video cards
Here we recommend a few video cards that are more or less similar in performance to the reviewed one.
Radeon RX 6600XT 9Radeon RX 570 0 XT
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GeForce RTX 2070
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GeForce RTX Radeon RX 6650 XT
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9030 1 Recommended processors
According to our statistics, these processors are most often used with the GeForce RTX 2060 Super.
Core i5
10400F
8.6%
Ryzen 5
3600
7.4%
Core i5
12400F
3.8%
Core i5
9400F
3.5%
Core i3
12100F
3.