GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 5300M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 5300M

2019Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1445 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +179.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • 88.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 85W.

Radeon RX 5300M

2019

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • Draws 85W instead of 160W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,044 vs 14,114).
  • Less VRAM, with 3 GB 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 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon RX 5300M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 5,044 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 5300M is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 179.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 3 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 179.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon RX 5300M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX 5300M 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 an unclear 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low108 FPS99 FPS
medium98 FPS82 FPS
high82 FPS64 FPS
ultra69 FPS38 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS85 FPS
medium83 FPS71 FPS
high69 FPS49 FPS
ultra60 FPS28 FPS
4K
low47 FPS28 FPS
medium43 FPS27 FPS
high31 FPS17 FPS
ultra27 FPS15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low290 FPS112 FPS
medium247 FPS78 FPS
high197 FPS53 FPS
ultra155 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS76 FPS
medium164 FPS46 FPS
high131 FPS33 FPS
ultra104 FPS24 FPS
4K
low108 FPS34 FPS
medium91 FPS22 FPS
high75 FPS18 FPS
ultra57 FPS12 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low635 FPS227 FPS
medium508 FPS182 FPS
high423 FPS151 FPS
ultra318 FPS113 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS170 FPS
medium381 FPS136 FPS
high318 FPS113 FPS
ultra238 FPS85 FPS
4K
low318 FPS113 FPS
medium254 FPS91 FPS
high212 FPS76 FPS
ultra159 FPS57 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5300M
1080p
low428 FPS163 FPS
medium354 FPS134 FPS
high286 FPS119 FPS
ultra244 FPS94 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS114 FPS
medium302 FPS94 FPS
high235 FPS84 FPS
ultra193 FPS64 FPS
4K
low204 FPS65 FPS
medium166 FPS53 FPS
high154 FPS44 FPS
ultra119 FPS31 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 5300M

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 RX 5300M

The Radeon RX 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1445 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,044 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 5,044 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 179.8%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1445 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5300M
G3D Mark Score
14,114+180%
5,044
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1920+36%
1408
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+59%
4.069 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+16%
1445 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
120+36%
88
L2 Cache
3 MB+100%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5300M is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5300M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5300M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5300M has 3 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300M) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300M) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5300M
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+100%
3 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s+100%
168 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+100%
96-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+100%
1.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 85W — a 61.2% difference. The Radeon RX 5300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5300M
TDP
160W
85W-47%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+49%
59.3