GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs Radeon RX 6800S
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 RX 6800S
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 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800S.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6800S, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 570.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+570.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 RX 6800S
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 6800S
The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 and the Radeon RX 6800S reaches 15,841 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 272 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,935 | 15,841 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2176+6% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.181 TFLOPS | 8.602 TFLOPS+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 2100 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 136+6% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 2.1 MB+320% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34+6% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 6800S 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 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+31% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB draws 184W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 59.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 184W | 100W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 113mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 88°C | 75°C-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.6 | 158.4+83% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB launched at $470 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB costs 85% less ($680 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 132.8 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 570.7% better value. The Radeon RX 6800S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $470-41% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-85% | $800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 132.8+571% | 19.8 |
| Codename | TU106 | Navi 23 |
| Release | December 7 2021 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #133 | #135 |
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