GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 6800S

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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Radeon RX 6800S

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 MHz

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 6800S Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

0.0%

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 6800S

8 GB 100

15,841

+12.2%

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 6800S 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 6800S: 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

✅Costs $451 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800S across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Radeon RX 6800S is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅8.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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129.2% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 6800S is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 12.2% in PassMark G3D (15,841 vs 14,114), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6800S 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 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 32 vs 30 ray-tracing units. 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 $451 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 104.2% (40.4 vs 19.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. 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 6800S has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 6800S 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 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 15,841 — the Radeon RX 6800S leads by 12.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	14,114	15,841+12%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2100 MHz+25%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	128+7%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+280%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	32+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 6800S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
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 6800S carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 6800S 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 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 6800S. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 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 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_2)
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 RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	RDNA 2 Media Engine
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 6800S's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	158.4+80%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 56.4% cheaper ($451 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 104% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 6800S (2022 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP	$349-56%	$800
Performance per Dollar	40.4+104%	19.8
Codename	TU106	Navi 23
Release	January 7 2019	January 4 2022
Ranking	#168	#135

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