GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q

When choosing between GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q.

GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce RTX 2060 GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 80 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR6 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C No outputs
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  • GeForce RTX 2060 has 100% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce RTX 2060.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 is used in Desktops, and GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q - in Laptops.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q are build with Turing architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 is 435 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q are manufactured by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 65−70 60−65
ultra / 1080p 45−50 40−45
QHD / 1440p 40−45 35−40
4K / 2160p 24−27 20−22
low / 720p 90−95 85−90
medium / 1080p 75−80 70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce RTX 2060 GeForce RTX 2070 Max Q
Architecture Turing Turing
Code name Turing TU106 N18E-G2 MAX-Q TU106
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 6 January 2019 6 January 2019
Pipelines 1920 2304
Core clock speed 1320 MHz 885-1080 MHz
Boost Clock 1620 MHz 1185-1305 MHz
Transistor count 10,800 million 10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 201.6 170.6
Length 229 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 14000 MHz 12000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 336.0 GB/s 384.0 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support + +
VR Ready + +
DirectX 12 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 7.5 7.5
Laptop size large
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