GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

2022Boost: 2200 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

  • +605.7% 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).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 2 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,000 vs 14,114).
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2022-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 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 Graphics (Ryzen 7000)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 2,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is a 2022 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 605.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, 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 605.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?
Yes. Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W 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 605.7% 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low108 FPS69 FPS
medium98 FPS60 FPS
high82 FPS44 FPS
ultra69 FPS31 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS56 FPS
medium83 FPS49 FPS
high69 FPS33 FPS
ultra60 FPS22 FPS
4K
low47 FPS24 FPS
medium43 FPS22 FPS
high31 FPS14 FPS
ultra27 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low290 FPS90 FPS
medium247 FPS72 FPS
high197 FPS54 FPS
ultra155 FPS36 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS68 FPS
medium164 FPS46 FPS
high131 FPS34 FPS
ultra104 FPS25 FPS
4K
low108 FPS36 FPS
medium91 FPS24 FPS
high75 FPS19 FPS
ultra57 FPS14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low635 FPS90 FPS
medium508 FPS72 FPS
high423 FPS60 FPS
ultra318 FPS45 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS68 FPS
medium381 FPS54 FPS
high318 FPS45 FPS
ultra238 FPS34 FPS
4K
low318 FPS45 FPS
medium254 FPS36 FPS
high212 FPS30 FPS
ultra159 FPS22 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low428 FPS90 FPS
medium354 FPS72 FPS
high286 FPS60 FPS
ultra244 FPS45 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS68 FPS
medium302 FPS54 FPS
high235 FPS45 FPS
ultra193 FPS34 FPS
4K
low204 FPS45 FPS
medium166 FPS36 FPS
high154 FPS30 FPS
ultra119 FPS22 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

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 Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 26 2022. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,000 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)'s 2,000 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 605.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) uses RDNA 2, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 128 (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
G3D Mark Score
14,114+606%
2,000
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
1920+1400%
128
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
2200 MHz+31%

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 Graphics (Ryzen 7000) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
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 Graphics (Ryzen 7000) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)'s 15W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1W (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
TDP
160W
15W-91%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2
133.3+51%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) launched at $0. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) costs 100+% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Infinity (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)) — the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
MSRP
$349
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
TU106
Raphael
Release
January 7 2019
September 26 2022
Ranking
#168
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