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

✅0.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 160W instead of 205W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 17,591).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅+24.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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186.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌28.1% higher power demand at 205W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅0.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 160W instead of 205W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+24.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 17,591).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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186.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌28.1% higher power demand at 205W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 24.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro W5700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 24.6% more raw performance headroom, 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 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 $650 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (14,114 vs 17,591). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 129.7%. Radeon Pro W5700X is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro W5700X make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (14,114 vs 17,591) and 0.2% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 129.7%.

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 W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	108 FPS	198 FPS
medium	98 FPS	182 FPS
high	82 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	183 FPS
medium	83 FPS	153 FPS
high	69 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	115 FPS
medium	43 FPS	96 FPS
high	31 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	290 FPS	254 FPS
medium	247 FPS	213 FPS
high	197 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	164 FPS
medium	164 FPS	139 FPS
high	131 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	81 FPS
medium	91 FPS	69 FPS
high	75 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	635 FPS	778 FPS
medium	508 FPS	624 FPS
high	423 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	594 FPS
medium	381 FPS	475 FPS
high	318 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	396 FPS
medium	254 FPS	314 FPS
high	212 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	428 FPS	390 FPS
medium	354 FPS	341 FPS
high	286 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	316 FPS
medium	302 FPS	276 FPS
high	235 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	197 FPS
medium	166 FPS	182 FPS
high	154 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Pro W5700X

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 W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 24.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	14,114	17,591+25%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	9.4 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2040 MHz+21%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	144+20%
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 W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X 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 W5700X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 24.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	160W-22%	205W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	305mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+3%	85.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 65.1% less ($650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 129.5% better value.