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

✅+92% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 229.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $599 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.
❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 125W instead of 160W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,351 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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71.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅+92% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 229.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $599 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 125W instead of 160W, a 35W 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.
❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,351 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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71.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon Pro W5500X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 7,351 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro W5500X 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 92.0% 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 about $250 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 92.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 229.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W5500X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500X 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 $599 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 W5500X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	108 FPS	107 FPS
medium	98 FPS	91 FPS
high	82 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	94 FPS
medium	83 FPS	78 FPS
high	69 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	39 FPS
medium	43 FPS	35 FPS
high	31 FPS	22 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 W5500X
1080p
low	290 FPS	137 FPS
medium	247 FPS	105 FPS
high	197 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	92 FPS
medium	164 FPS	63 FPS
high	131 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	43 FPS
medium	91 FPS	32 FPS
high	75 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	635 FPS	331 FPS
medium	508 FPS	265 FPS
high	423 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	248 FPS
medium	381 FPS	198 FPS
high	318 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	165 FPS
medium	254 FPS	132 FPS
high	212 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	83 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	428 FPS	270 FPS
medium	354 FPS	234 FPS
high	286 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	201 FPS
medium	302 FPS	178 FPS
high	235 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	109 FPS
medium	166 FPS	89 FPS
high	154 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Pro W5500X

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 W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 7,351 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 92%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
G3D Mark Score	14,114+92%	7,351
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920+25%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+20%	5.398 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1757 MHz+5%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+25%	96
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 W5500X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
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 W5500X has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X 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 W5500X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
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 W5500X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5500X
TDP	160W	125W-22%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+50%	58.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 41.7% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.3 (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 228.5% better value.