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 $100 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 15,527).
❌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 7700S 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 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅+10% 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 3.0 on 6nm 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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28.7% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅+10% 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 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 15,527).
❌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 7700S 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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28.7% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7700S better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700S is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,527 vs 14,114 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7700S is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon RX 7700S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 10.0% 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?

GeForce RTX 2060 is easier to justify on price alone at $349 MSRP, but Radeon RX 7700S is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon RX 7700S is about 28.7% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 10.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon RX 7700S if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 2060 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $349 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 28.7% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, Radeon RX 7700S is still the safer long-term pick.

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 7700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	108 FPS	165 FPS
medium	98 FPS	146 FPS
high	82 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	138 FPS
medium	83 FPS	112 FPS
high	69 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	83 FPS
medium	43 FPS	70 FPS
high	31 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	290 FPS	369 FPS
medium	247 FPS	313 FPS
high	197 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	229 FPS
medium	164 FPS	195 FPS
high	131 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	106 FPS
medium	91 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	635 FPS	699 FPS
medium	508 FPS	559 FPS
high	423 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	524 FPS
medium	381 FPS	419 FPS
high	318 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	349 FPS
medium	254 FPS	279 FPS
high	212 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	428 FPS	600 FPS
medium	354 FPS	512 FPS
high	286 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	463 FPS
medium	302 FPS	392 FPS
high	235 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	290 FPS
medium	166 FPS	267 FPS
high	154 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 7700S

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 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 15,527 — the Radeon RX 7700S leads by 10%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
G3D Mark Score	14,114	15,527+10%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1920	2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+217%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2500 MHz+49%
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 7700S 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 7700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
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 7700S has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7700S offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 16.7% 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 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+17%	288 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 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate (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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7700S
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2	155.3+76%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 22.3% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 34.6 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 16.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7700S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).