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

✅63.7% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 160.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro 580

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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43.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon Pro 580

2017

Why buy it

✅63.7% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 160.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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43.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon Pro 580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 63.7% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 7,753 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro 580 is a 2017 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 a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, 82.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 about $151 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 63.7% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 82.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 160.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 580 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $500 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 580 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
1080p
low	108 FPS	81 FPS
medium	98 FPS	69 FPS
high	82 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	71 FPS
medium	83 FPS	62 FPS
high	69 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	25 FPS
medium	43 FPS	24 FPS
high	31 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
1080p
low	290 FPS	184 FPS
medium	247 FPS	159 FPS
high	197 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	132 FPS
medium	164 FPS	109 FPS
high	131 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	71 FPS
medium	91 FPS	61 FPS
high	75 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
1080p
low	635 FPS	349 FPS
medium	508 FPS	279 FPS
high	423 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	262 FPS
medium	381 FPS	209 FPS
high	318 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	174 FPS
medium	254 FPS	140 FPS
high	212 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	87 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
1080p
low	428 FPS	162 FPS
medium	354 FPS	134 FPS
high	286 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	119 FPS
medium	302 FPS	100 FPS
high	235 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	67 FPS
medium	166 FPS	54 FPS
high	154 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Pro 580

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 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Pro 580's 7,753 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 82%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
G3D Mark Score	14,114+82%	7,753
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+17%	5.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+40%	1200 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+239%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
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 580 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% 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 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+71%	51.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 580 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 15.5 (Radeon Pro 580) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 160.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).