GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon 820M

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

✅+558.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.

Radeon 820M

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,143 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon 820M

2024

Why buy it

✅+558.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,143 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon 820M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 2,143 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 820M is a 2024 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 558.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 558.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon 820M is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (30W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 820M make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon 820M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 160W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 558.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Radeon 820M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	108 FPS	68 FPS
medium	98 FPS	56 FPS
high	82 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	53 FPS
medium	83 FPS	44 FPS
high	69 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	23 FPS
medium	43 FPS	22 FPS
high	31 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	290 FPS	96 FPS
medium	247 FPS	77 FPS
high	197 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	72 FPS
medium	164 FPS	51 FPS
high	131 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	39 FPS
medium	91 FPS	26 FPS
high	75 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	635 FPS	96 FPS
medium	508 FPS	77 FPS
high	423 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	72 FPS
medium	381 FPS	58 FPS
high	318 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	48 FPS
medium	254 FPS	39 FPS
high	212 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	24 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	428 FPS	96 FPS
medium	354 FPS	77 FPS
high	286 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	72 FPS
medium	302 FPS	58 FPS
high	235 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	48 FPS
medium	166 FPS	39 FPS
high	154 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	24 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon 820M

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.

Radeon 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon 820M's 2,143 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 558.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3+, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 128 (Radeon 820M). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
G3D Mark Score	14,114+559%	2,143
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3+
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1920+1400%	128
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2900 MHz+73%

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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 820M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
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 820M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon 820M's 30W — a 136.8% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon 820M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon 820M
TDP	160W	30W-81%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80
Perf/Watt	88.2+24%	71.4