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

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅22.9% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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71.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅22.9% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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71.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800M better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.9% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 6800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 6800M is about 71.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 22.9% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,295 vs 14,114). GeForce RTX 2060 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, Radeon RX 6800M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $349 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 6800M earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 6800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	108 FPS	175 FPS
medium	98 FPS	155 FPS
high	82 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	144 FPS
medium	83 FPS	117 FPS
high	69 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	87 FPS
medium	43 FPS	73 FPS
high	31 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	290 FPS	421 FPS
medium	247 FPS	353 FPS
high	197 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	272 FPS
medium	164 FPS	227 FPS
high	131 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	127 FPS
medium	91 FPS	109 FPS
high	75 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	635 FPS	598 FPS
medium	508 FPS	479 FPS
high	423 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	449 FPS
medium	381 FPS	359 FPS
high	318 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	299 FPS
medium	254 FPS	239 FPS
high	212 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	150 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	428 FPS	598 FPS
medium	354 FPS	479 FPS
high	286 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	449 FPS
medium	302 FPS	359 FPS
high	235 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	299 FPS
medium	166 FPS	239 FPS
high	154 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	150 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 6800M

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 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 13,295 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 6.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	14,114+6%	13,295
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2390 MHz+42%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	160+33%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+280%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	40+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	384 GB/s+14%
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 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). 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,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
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,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 9.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800M
TDP	160W	145W-9%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	91.7+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 41.7% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 82% better value. The Radeon RX 6800M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).