GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
GeForce RTX 2060
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $3,500 for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2836.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2836.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
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 Vega II Duo
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,018 points. Launch price was $4,399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 and the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo reaches 14,018 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1720 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,114 | 14,018 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 4096 ×2+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.451 TFLOPS | 14.09 TFLOPS ×2+118% |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz | 1720 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64 ×2+33% |
| TMUs | 120 | 256 ×2+113% |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB+90% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
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 Vega II Duo relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) — the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 864 GB/s+157% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 8.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 8+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCE 4.1 (2x) (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 7.2 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | VCE 4.1 (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | UVD 7.2 (2x) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo's 475W — a 99.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-66% | 475W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 113mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 72-15% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2+199% | 29.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo launched at $4399 and now averages $3500. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 96.6% less ($3380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 2840% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-92% | $4399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-97% | $3500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 117.6+2840% | 4.0 |
| Codename | TU106 | Vega 20 |
| Release | January 7 2019 | June 3 2019 |
| Ranking | #168 | #170 |
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