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

✅27.5% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 185W, a 25W reduction.
✅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 580

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌15.6% higher power demand at 185W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 580

2017

Why buy it

✅27.5% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 185W, a 25W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅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).

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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌15.6% higher power demand at 185W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon RX 580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 27.5% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 8,799 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 580 is a 2017 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 a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, 60.4% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. 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 the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 52.4% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 27.5% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 60.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 580 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 580 is 2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 8,799 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 580 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
1080p
low	108 FPS	113 FPS
medium	98 FPS	100 FPS
high	82 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	105 FPS
medium	83 FPS	87 FPS
high	69 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	53 FPS
medium	43 FPS	47 FPS
high	31 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
1080p
low	290 FPS	151 FPS
medium	247 FPS	131 FPS
high	197 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	90 FPS
medium	164 FPS	73 FPS
high	131 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	37 FPS
medium	91 FPS	30 FPS
high	75 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	20 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
1080p
low	635 FPS	396 FPS
medium	508 FPS	317 FPS
high	423 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	297 FPS
medium	381 FPS	238 FPS
high	318 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	198 FPS
medium	254 FPS	158 FPS
high	212 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	99 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
1080p
low	428 FPS	317 FPS
medium	354 FPS	277 FPS
high	286 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	258 FPS
medium	302 FPS	221 FPS
high	235 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	137 FPS
medium	166 FPS	107 FPS
high	154 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	75 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 580

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 580

The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 580's 8,799 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 60.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
G3D Mark Score	14,114+60%	8,799
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+4%	6.175 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+25%	1340 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+239%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 580 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 580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
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 580 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
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 RX 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 14.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 580
TDP	160W-14%	185W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+85%	47.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 580 costs 34.4% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 38.4 (Radeon RX 580) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 5.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).