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

✅+51.4% 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).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Radeon Pro 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,324 vs 14,114).
❌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 Pro 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅+51.4% 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).

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,324 vs 14,114).
❌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 Pro 5600M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 51.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 51.4% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 51.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon Pro 5600M is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro 5600M make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5600M 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 (50W 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 51.4% 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 Pro 5600M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
1080p
low	108 FPS	130 FPS
medium	98 FPS	113 FPS
high	82 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	112 FPS
medium	83 FPS	95 FPS
high	69 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	40 FPS
medium	43 FPS	37 FPS
high	31 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
1080p
low	290 FPS	186 FPS
medium	247 FPS	150 FPS
high	197 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	126 FPS
medium	164 FPS	98 FPS
high	131 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	68 FPS
medium	91 FPS	54 FPS
high	75 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
1080p
low	635 FPS	420 FPS
medium	508 FPS	336 FPS
high	423 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	315 FPS
medium	381 FPS	252 FPS
high	318 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	210 FPS
medium	254 FPS	168 FPS
high	212 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	105 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Radeon Pro 5600M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
1080p
low	428 FPS	250 FPS
medium	354 FPS	216 FPS
high	286 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	192 FPS
medium	302 FPS	170 FPS
high	235 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	106 FPS
medium	166 FPS	86 FPS
high	154 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Pro 5600M

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 Pro 5600M

The Radeon Pro 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 15 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,324 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Pro 5600M's 9,324 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 51.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.274 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5600M). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
G3D Mark Score	14,114+51%	9,324
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+22%	5.274 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+63%	1030 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	160+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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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 Pro 5600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
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 Pro 5600M has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 5600M offers 33.3% 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5600M) — the Radeon Pro 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
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 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5600M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro 5600M's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon Pro 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5600M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5600M
TDP	160W	50W-69%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-20%	90°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	186.5+111%