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

✅+59.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5500 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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95% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 49.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Radeon RX 5500

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,837 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 5500

2019

Why buy it

✅+59.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5500 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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95% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 49.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,837 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon RX 5500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 59.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 5500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 is about 95.0% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 59.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5500 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2060 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5500 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 5500 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon RX 5500 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (110W vs 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $179 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 59.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5500 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RX 5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	108 FPS	106 FPS
medium	98 FPS	92 FPS
high	82 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	94 FPS
medium	83 FPS	81 FPS
high	69 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	32 FPS
medium	43 FPS	29 FPS
high	31 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	290 FPS	113 FPS
medium	247 FPS	79 FPS
high	197 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	76 FPS
medium	164 FPS	47 FPS
high	131 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	36 FPS
medium	91 FPS	24 FPS
high	75 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	635 FPS	349 FPS
medium	508 FPS	304 FPS
high	423 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	285 FPS
medium	381 FPS	239 FPS
high	318 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	176 FPS
medium	254 FPS	151 FPS
high	212 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	74 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
1080p
low	428 FPS	170 FPS
medium	354 FPS	140 FPS
high	286 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	121 FPS
medium	302 FPS	100 FPS
high	235 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	69 FPS
medium	166 FPS	56 FPS
high	154 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	34 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 5500

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 RX 5500

The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 5500's 8,837 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 59.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
G3D Mark Score	14,114+60%	8,837
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920+36%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+24%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1845 MHz+10%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+36%	88

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5500 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 5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
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 5500 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+50%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 37% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5500
TDP	160W	110W-31%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	180mm
Height	113mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+10%	80.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 48.7% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 49.4 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 22.3% better value.