G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce FX 5500 vs GeForce RTX 2060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce FX 5500 vs GeForce RTX 2060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce FX 5500

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $312 less on MSRP ($37 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 171mm instead of 229mm, a 58mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($37 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅11874.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 18604.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $37 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 256 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.
❌33.9% longer card at 229mm vs 171mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 11874.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 176325% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 8), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $312 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $37, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 18604.1% (40.4 vs 0.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce FX 5500 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce FX 5500

The GeForce FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5500 scores 8 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 176325%. The GeForce FX 5500 is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5500) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1320 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	8	14,114+176325%
Architecture	Rankine	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1024	1920+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.703 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+139%
Boost Clock	1320 MHz	1680 MHz+27%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	120+275%
L1 Cache	2 MB+5%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce FX 5500 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5500 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 2300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5500 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5500) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5500) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	9.0a	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	1.5	4.6+207%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX 5500) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (Turing).

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	No	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs		H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5500 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 145.9% difference. The GeForce FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5500) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 171mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	25W-84%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	171mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-3%	72
Perf/Watt	0.3	88.2+29300%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5500 came in at $37, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5500 was 89.4% cheaper ($312 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.2 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 20100% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5500 (2021 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP	$37-89%	$349
Performance per Dollar	0.2	40.4+20100%
Codename	TU117S	TU106
Release	December 17 2021	January 7 2019
Ranking	#468	#168

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