GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 6600S

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon RX 6600S

2022Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 6600S 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 6600S 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 6600S: 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

  • 21.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $51 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
  • Delivers 24.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 32.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
  • 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 + AFMF (2023).
  • Radeon RX 6600S is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.
  • 22800% longer card at 229mm vs 1mm.

Radeon RX 6600S

2022

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 229mm, a 228mm 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 3 (2023) instead.
  • 14.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $400 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($400 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 21.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 8.4% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 13,016), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6600S is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (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 2022 generation instead of 2019. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $51 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 24.3% (40.4 vs 32.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. 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 6600S has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 6600S 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 6600S

The Radeon RX 6600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,016 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 6600S's 13,016 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 8.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6600S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600S). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600S). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6600S) with 240 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 6600S
G3D Mark Score
14,114+8%
13,016
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1920+7%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
7.168 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
2000 MHz+19%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
120+7%
112
L1 Cache
1.9 MB+280%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
30+7%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6600S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6600S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 6600S
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 6600S 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 bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600S) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 6600S. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 6600S
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
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_2 (Radeon RX 6600S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 6600S
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12_2
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600S). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6600S).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 6600S
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6600S's 80W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6600S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 6600S
TDP
160W
80W-50%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
229mm
1mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2
162.7+84%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Radeon RX 6600S launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 12.8% cheaper ($51 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32.5 (Radeon RX 6600S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 24.3% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 6600S (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP
$349-13%
$400
Performance per Dollar
40.4+24%
32.5
Codename
TU106
Navi 23
Release
January 7 2019
January 4 2022
Ranking
#168
#200

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