GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (272mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 146.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+146.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 RX 5700 XT
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 RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 and the Radeon RX 5700 XT reaches 16,183 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1905 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,935 | 16,183+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2176 | 2560+18% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.181 TFLOPS | 9.754 TFLOPS+36% |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 1905 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 136 | 160+18% |
| 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 RX 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 5700 XT has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCE |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB draws 184W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 20% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 184W-18% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-8% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 272mm |
| Height | 113mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 88°C | 75°C-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.6+20% | 71.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB launched at $470 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 and now averages $300. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB costs 60% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 132.8 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 146.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $470 | $449-4% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-60% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 132.8+146% | 53.9 |
| Codename | TU106 | Navi 10 |
| Release | December 7 2021 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #133 | #128 |
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