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

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,442 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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43.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W 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 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,442 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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43.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon Pro 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.4% 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?

Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 about $151 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 13.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 62.5%. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 160W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro 5700 XT make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 13.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 62.5%.

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 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	108 FPS	188 FPS
medium	98 FPS	174 FPS
high	82 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	175 FPS
medium	83 FPS	148 FPS
high	69 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	107 FPS
medium	43 FPS	89 FPS
high	31 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	290 FPS	220 FPS
medium	247 FPS	185 FPS
high	197 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	147 FPS
medium	164 FPS	125 FPS
high	131 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	79 FPS
medium	91 FPS	68 FPS
high	75 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	43 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	635 FPS	560 FPS
medium	508 FPS	448 FPS
high	423 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	280 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	420 FPS
medium	381 FPS	336 FPS
high	318 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	280 FPS
medium	254 FPS	224 FPS
high	212 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	140 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	428 FPS	328 FPS
medium	354 FPS	282 FPS
high	286 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	270 FPS
medium	302 FPS	233 FPS
high	235 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	145 FPS
medium	166 FPS	116 FPS
high	154 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	83 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Pro 5700 XT

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 5700 XT

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 12,442 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 13.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1499 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	14,114+13%	12,442
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	7.675 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+12%	1499 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 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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 5700 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 166.7% 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 5700 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
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 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	RDNA 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	Unified Video Decoder 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 20.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
TDP	160W	130W-19%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	95.7+9%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 30.2% less ($151 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 24.9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 62.2% better value. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).