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

✅+87.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 221.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,540 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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71.9% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅+87.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 221.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,540 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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71.9% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 7,540 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro 580X is a 2019 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 87.2% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. 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 about $251 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 87.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 221.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. Radeon Pro 580X 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 $600 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 580X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	108 FPS	104 FPS
medium	98 FPS	88 FPS
high	82 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	90 FPS
medium	83 FPS	75 FPS
high	69 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	36 FPS
medium	43 FPS	32 FPS
high	31 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	290 FPS	195 FPS
medium	247 FPS	169 FPS
high	197 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	137 FPS
medium	164 FPS	111 FPS
high	131 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	74 FPS
medium	91 FPS	62 FPS
high	75 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	635 FPS	339 FPS
medium	508 FPS	271 FPS
high	423 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	254 FPS
medium	381 FPS	204 FPS
high	318 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	170 FPS
medium	254 FPS	136 FPS
high	212 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	85 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	428 FPS	240 FPS
medium	354 FPS	208 FPS
high	286 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	186 FPS
medium	302 FPS	163 FPS
high	235 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	100 FPS
medium	166 FPS	81 FPS
high	154 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 580X

The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. 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: 7,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 7,540 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 87.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
G3D Mark Score	14,114+87%	7,540
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 580X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
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 580X has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 580X 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 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
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 580X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
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 580X). 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 580X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro 580X
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 580X's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon Pro 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580X). 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 580X
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+75%	50.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 41.8% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.6 (Radeon Pro 580X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 220.6% better value.