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

✅+206.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 469.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌50.7% longer card at 229mm vs 152mm.

Radeon R9 Nano

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 152mm instead of 229mm, a 77mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,609 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: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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86% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon R9 Nano

2015

Why buy it

✅+206.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 469.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Measures 152mm instead of 229mm, a 77mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌50.7% longer card at 229mm vs 152mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,609 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: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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86% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon R9 Nano?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 4,609 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon R9 Nano is a 2015 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 2015, 206.2% 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 206.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 469.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon R9 Nano still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R9 Nano 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 $649 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 R9 Nano Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
1080p
low	108 FPS	116 FPS
medium	98 FPS	99 FPS
high	82 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	93 FPS
medium	83 FPS	78 FPS
high	69 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	33 FPS
medium	43 FPS	30 FPS
high	31 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	19 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Radeon R9 Nano

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
1080p
low	290 FPS	207 FPS
medium	247 FPS	166 FPS
high	197 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	156 FPS
medium	164 FPS	124 FPS
high	131 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	98 FPS
medium	91 FPS	80 FPS
high	75 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	49 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Radeon R9 Nano

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
1080p
low	635 FPS	207 FPS
medium	508 FPS	166 FPS
high	423 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	156 FPS
medium	381 FPS	124 FPS
high	318 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	104 FPS
medium	254 FPS	83 FPS
high	212 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Radeon R9 Nano

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
1080p
low	428 FPS	196 FPS
medium	354 FPS	164 FPS
high	286 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	137 FPS
medium	302 FPS	117 FPS
high	235 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	82 FPS
medium	166 FPS	68 FPS
high	154 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	42 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Radeon R9 Nano

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon R9 Nano

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 R9 Nano

The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 4,609 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 206.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 Nano uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
G3D Mark Score	14,114+206%	4,609
Architecture	Turing	GCN 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1920	4096+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	8.192 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+68%	1000 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	256+113%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+90%	1 MB
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 R9 Nano relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
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 R9 Nano 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 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Nano) — a 52.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 Nano. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	512 GB/s+52%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
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 (Radeon R9 Nano). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 175W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 550W (Radeon R9 Nano). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 152mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon R9 Nano
TDP	160W-9%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 8-pin
Length	229mm	152mm
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+235%	26.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 46.2% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.1 (Radeon R9 Nano) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 469% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).