GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X

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GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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Radeon PRO W6600X

2021Core: 2068 MHzBoost: 2479 MHz

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

+7.6%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Radeon PRO W6600X

8 GB 120

13,113

0.0%

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 115.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Radeon PRO W6600X is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅7.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon PRO W6600X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2060 instead at 14,114 vs 13,113, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon PRO W6600X is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), a 7nm process instead of 12nm, and 32 vs 30 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $350 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 115.6% (40.4 vs 18.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon PRO W6600X has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 13,113 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 7.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon PRO W6600X
G3D Mark Score	14,114+8%	13,113
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	10.15 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2479 MHz+48%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	128+7%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+280%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	32+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon PRO W6600X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600X carries 8 GB. Radeon PRO W6600X gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the Radeon PRO W6600X. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon PRO W6600X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+50%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon PRO W6600X
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon PRO W6600X
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon PRO W6600X
TDP	160W	120W-25%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	109.3+24%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 50.1% cheaper ($350 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 114.9% better value. The newer card here is Radeon PRO W6600X (2021 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP	$349-50%	$699
Performance per Dollar	40.4+115%	18.8
Codename	TU106	Navi 23
Release	January 7 2019	August 3 2021
Ranking	#168	#197

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