GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 550X

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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Radeon RX 550X

2018Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 550X Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

+492.8%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Radeon RX 550X

4 GB 50

2,381

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 RX 550X FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 550X: 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

✅419.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 85.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 21.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $109 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.
❌57.9% longer card at 229mm vs 145mm.

Radeon RX 550X

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($109 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 229mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌2018 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($109 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 419.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 492.8% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 2,381), 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 4 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 14nm, 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. 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 $240 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $109, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 85.1% (40.4 vs 21.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 550X Technical Specifications

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

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 550X

The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 550X's 2,381 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 492.8%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 550X
G3D Mark Score	14,114+493%	2,381
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1920+275%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+433%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+42%	1183 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	120+275%	32
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+1362%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 550X is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 2060 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 550X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 550X
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550X carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 50% 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 RX 550X. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 550X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 550X
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 550X
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	UVD
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCE
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 550X
TDP	160W	50W-69%
Recommended PSU	500W	300W-40%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+85%	47.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Radeon RX 550X launched at $109. On MSRP, Radeon RX 550X was 68.8% cheaper ($240 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 21.8 (Radeon RX 550X) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 85.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 550X
MSRP	$349	$109-69%
Performance per Dollar	40.4+85%	21.8
Codename	TU106	Lexa
Release	January 7 2019	December 16 2018
Ranking	#168	#642

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