GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 5600 OEM

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

2020Core: 1130 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
RX family
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 5600 OEM 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 RX 5600 OEM 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 RX 5600 OEM: 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

  • 27.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

2020

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 27.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 14.4% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 12,333), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) and FSR Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 2060 is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 5600 OEM has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 5600 OEM 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 RX 5600 OEM

The Radeon RX 5600 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,333 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 5600 OEM's 12,333 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 14.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5600 OEM uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5600 OEM
G3D Mark Score
14,114+14%
12,333
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1920
2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
6.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+8%
1560 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
120
128+7%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 5600 OEM 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 5600 OEM leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5600 OEM
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 5600 OEM carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 5600 OEM gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 5600 OEM.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5600 OEM
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s+17%
288 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5600 OEM
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 5600 OEM). 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 5600 OEM).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5600 OEM
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 5600 OEM's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5600 OEM
TDP
160W
150W-6%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
229mm
241mm
Height
113mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
72-10%
80°C
Perf/Watt
88.2+7%
82.2
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX 5600 OEM (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5600 OEM
MSRP
$349
Codename
TU106
Navi 10
Release
January 7 2019
January 21 2020
Ranking
#168
#216

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