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 $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 PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 15,841).
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅+12.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform 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).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

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).

Why buy it

✅+12.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 15,841).
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

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

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

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 14,114 vs 15,841 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6800S is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF, plus much lower power draw (100W vs 160W).

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

Radeon RX 6800S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 12.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and 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. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

Radeon RX 6800S is about 129.2% more expensive on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 12.2% higher G3D Mark. 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 6800S 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 6800S 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 6800S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	108 FPS	166 FPS
medium	98 FPS	146 FPS
high	82 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	140 FPS
medium	83 FPS	113 FPS
high	69 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	84 FPS
medium	43 FPS	71 FPS
high	31 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	290 FPS	292 FPS
medium	247 FPS	242 FPS
high	197 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	184 FPS
medium	164 FPS	150 FPS
high	131 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	100 FPS
medium	91 FPS	81 FPS
high	75 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	635 FPS	713 FPS
medium	508 FPS	570 FPS
high	423 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	535 FPS
medium	381 FPS	428 FPS
high	318 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	356 FPS
medium	254 FPS	285 FPS
high	212 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	178 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	428 FPS	472 FPS
medium	354 FPS	395 FPS
high	286 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	384 FPS
medium	302 FPS	324 FPS
high	235 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	205 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	221 FPS
medium	166 FPS	181 FPS
high	154 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	130 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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)

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

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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800S has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6800S 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 6800S) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. 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

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 56.4% less ($451 savings) on MSRP. 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 Radeon RX 6800S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).