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

✅+341.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 75.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $139 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.
❌34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

Radeon R7 260X

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($139 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,198 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($139 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon R7 260X

2013

Why buy it

✅+341.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 75.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $139 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($139 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.
❌34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,198 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($139 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon R7 260X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 3,198 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon R7 260X is a 2013 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 a newer 2019 generation instead of 2013, 341.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 151.1% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $139 MSRP, and you are getting 341.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R7 260X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R7 260X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R7 260X is 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,198 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 R7 260X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
1080p
low	108 FPS	46 FPS
medium	98 FPS	28 FPS
high	82 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	30 FPS
medium	83 FPS	18 FPS
high	69 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	11 FPS
medium	43 FPS	7 FPS
high	31 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
1080p
low	290 FPS	57 FPS
medium	247 FPS	31 FPS
high	197 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	28 FPS
medium	164 FPS	15 FPS
high	131 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	8 FPS
medium	91 FPS	5 FPS
high	75 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
1080p
low	635 FPS	144 FPS
medium	508 FPS	115 FPS
high	423 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	108 FPS
medium	381 FPS	86 FPS
high	318 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	72 FPS
medium	254 FPS	58 FPS
high	212 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	36 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
1080p
low	428 FPS	138 FPS
medium	354 FPS	111 FPS
high	286 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	74 FPS
medium	302 FPS	59 FPS
high	235 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	41 FPS
medium	166 FPS	31 FPS
high	154 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon R7 260X

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 R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon R7 260X's 3,198 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 341.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon R7 260X uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 896 (Radeon R7 260X). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
G3D Mark Score	14,114+341%	3,198
Architecture	Turing	GCN 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1920+114%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+227%	1.971 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+68%	1000 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	120+114%	56
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+764%	0.22 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+1100%	0.25 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 R7 260X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
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 R7 260X has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 104 GB/s (Radeon R7 260X) — a 223.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 260X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+223%	104 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+1100%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon R7 260X's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon R7 260X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R7 260X
TDP	160W	115W-28%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	170mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80
Perf/Watt	88.2+217%	27.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon R7 260X launched at $139. The Radeon R7 260X costs 60.2% less ($210 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 23.0 (Radeon R7 260X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 75.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).