GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs Radeon Pro Vega II
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega II
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega II.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | GCN 5.1 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1432.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1432.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and Radeon Pro Vega II
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.
Radeon Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 and the Radeon Pro Vega II reaches 15,597 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1720 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,935+2% | 15,597 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2176 | 4096+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.181 TFLOPS | 14.09 TFLOPS+96% |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 1720 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 136 | 256+88% |
| L1 Cache | 2.1 MB+110% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 864 GB/s+157% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB draws 184W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 88.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 184W-61% | 475W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 113mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 88°C | 85°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.6+164% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB launched at $470 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 and now averages $1800. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB costs 93.3% less ($1680 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 132.8 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 1426.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $470-79% | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-93% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 132.8+1426% | 8.7 |
| Codename | TU106 | Vega 20 |
| Release | December 7 2021 | June 3 2019 |
| Ranking | #133 | #138 |
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