GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon R7 A8-7600

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon R7 A8-7600

2023Core: 1720 MHzBoost: 2655 MHz
Similar parts
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon R7 A8-7600 Performance Spectrum

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 R7 A8-7600 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon R7 A8-7600: 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

  • 604.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 521% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $119 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R7 A8-7600

2023

Why buy it

  • Costs $230 less on MSRP ($119 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($119 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 604.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1721.2% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 775), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. 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 $230 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $119, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 521% (40.4 vs 6.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon R7 A8-7600 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 A8-7600

The Radeon R7 A8-7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $269.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon R7 A8-7600's 775 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1721.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon R7 A8-7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (Radeon R7 A8-7600). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7600). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32 (Radeon R7 A8-7600) with 240 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon R7 A8-7600
G3D Mark Score
14,114+1721%
775
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
1920
2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
21.75 TFLOPS+237%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
2655 MHz+58%
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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 A8-7600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon R7 A8-7600
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 R7 A8-7600 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 A8-7600. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7600) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon R7 A8-7600
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7600's 165W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon R7 A8-7600
TDP
160W-3%
165W
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+1777%
4.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Radeon R7 A8-7600 launched at $119. On MSRP, Radeon R7 A8-7600 was 65.9% cheaper ($230 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7600) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 521.5% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R7 A8-7600 (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon R7 A8-7600
MSRP
$349
$119-66%
Performance per Dollar
40.4+522%
6.5
Codename
TU106
Navi 33
Release
January 7 2019
May 24 2023
Ranking
#168
#118

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