GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon E6465

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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AMD

Radeon E6465

2011Core: 600 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon E6465 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon E6465 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon E6465: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • 2537.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 255.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 45W.
  • 36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Radeon E6465

2011

Why buy it

  • Draws 45W instead of 160W, a 115W reduction.
  • Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
  • 2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2537.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6010% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 231), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 40nm, 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon E6465 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 E6465

The Radeon E6465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 231 points. Launch price was $239.99.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon E6465's 231 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 6010%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon E6465 uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 480 (Radeon E6465).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon E6465
G3D Mark Score
14,114+6010%
231
Architecture
Turing
TeraScale 2
Process Node
12 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
1920+300%
480
ROPs
48+500%
8
TMUs
120+400%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon E6465 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon E6465
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E6465 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 64-bit on the Radeon E6465.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon E6465
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 11_0 (Radeon E6465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon E6465
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)+9%
11_0
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs UVD 3 (Radeon E6465). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon E6465
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
UVD 3
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
UVD 3
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon E6465's 45W — a 112.2% difference. The Radeon E6465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon E6465). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon E6465
TDP
160W
45W-72%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
168mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+1629%
5.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Radeon E6465 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon E6465 was 100+% cheaper ($349 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Infinity (Radeon E6465) — the Radeon E6465 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon E6465
MSRP
$349
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
TU106
Turks
Release
January 7 2019
May 2 2011
Ranking
#168
#923

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