GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon 630

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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AMD

Radeon 630

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • 566.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 156.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Radeon 630

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $249 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon 630?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 566.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 1,575 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 630 is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 796.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 249.0% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 566.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 796.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon 630 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon 630 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon 630 is 2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 1,575 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
1080p
low108 FPS37 FPS
medium98 FPS22 FPS
high82 FPS16 FPS
ultra69 FPS9 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS24 FPS
medium83 FPS14 FPS
high69 FPS8 FPS
ultra60 FPS4 FPS
4K
low47 FPS9 FPS
medium43 FPS6 FPS
high31 FPS4 FPS
ultra27 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
1080p
low290 FPS71 FPS
medium247 FPS46 FPS
high197 FPS33 FPS
ultra155 FPS21 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS21 FPS
medium164 FPS15 FPS
high131 FPS10 FPS
ultra104 FPS8 FPS
4K
low108 FPS6 FPS
medium91 FPS4 FPS
high75 FPS4 FPS
ultra57 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
1080p
low635 FPS71 FPS
medium508 FPS57 FPS
high423 FPS47 FPS
ultra318 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS53 FPS
medium381 FPS43 FPS
high318 FPS35 FPS
ultra238 FPS27 FPS
4K
low318 FPS35 FPS
medium254 FPS28 FPS
high212 FPS24 FPS
ultra159 FPS18 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
1080p
low428 FPS69 FPS
medium354 FPS57 FPS
high286 FPS47 FPS
ultra244 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS53 FPS
medium302 FPS43 FPS
high235 FPS35 FPS
ultra193 FPS27 FPS
4K
low204 FPS35 FPS
medium166 FPS28 FPS
high154 FPS24 FPS
ultra119 FPS18 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon 630

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon 630

The Radeon 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon 630's 1,575 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 796.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon 630 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 512 (Radeon 630). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 630). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
G3D Mark Score
14,114+796%
1,575
Architecture
Turing
GCN 4.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1920+275%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+417%
1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+38%
1218 MHz
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
120+275%
32
L1 Cache
1.9 MB+1362%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 630 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 630 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 630) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon 630's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon 630). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
TDP
160W
50W-69%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+180%
31.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon 630 launched at $100. The Radeon 630 costs 71.3% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 15.8 (Radeon 630) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 155.7% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon 630
MSRP
$349
$100-71%
Performance per Dollar
40.4+156%
15.8
Codename
TU106
Polaris 23
Release
January 7 2019
May 13 2019
Ranking
#168
#757