GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 7500

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

✅+653.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 394.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅+653.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 394.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon RX 7500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 1,873 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 7500 is a 2021 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 653.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 52.4% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 653.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 394.5%. Radeon RX 7500 is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7500 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7500 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $229 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 653.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 394.5%.

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 7500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	108 FPS	84 FPS
medium	98 FPS	67 FPS
high	82 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	63 FPS
medium	83 FPS	51 FPS
high	69 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	42 FPS
medium	43 FPS	34 FPS
high	31 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	290 FPS	84 FPS
medium	247 FPS	67 FPS
high	197 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	63 FPS
medium	164 FPS	51 FPS
high	131 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	42 FPS
medium	91 FPS	34 FPS
high	75 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	635 FPS	84 FPS
medium	508 FPS	67 FPS
high	423 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	63 FPS
medium	381 FPS	51 FPS
high	318 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	42 FPS
medium	254 FPS	34 FPS
high	212 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	428 FPS	84 FPS
medium	354 FPS	67 FPS
high	286 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	63 FPS
medium	302 FPS	51 FPS
high	235 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	42 FPS
medium	166 FPS	34 FPS
high	154 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	21 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 7500

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 7500

The Radeon RX 7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,873 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 7500's 1,873 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 653.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7500 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 7500). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7500). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 36 (Radeon RX 7500) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7500
G3D Mark Score	14,114+654%	1,873
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	11.29 TFLOPS+75%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2450 MHz+46%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+280%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	36+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7500 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 7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7500
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 7500 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 216 GB/s (Radeon RX 7500) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7500
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+56%	216 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+100%	96-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7500's 175W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 7500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7500
TDP	160W-9%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+724%	10.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7500 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 7500 costs 34.4% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.2 (Radeon RX 7500) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 392.7% better value. The Radeon RX 7500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).