GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

2023Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2090 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 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 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

  • 80.0% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900M better than GeForce RTX 2060?
Yes. Radeon RX 7900M is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7900M averages 80.0% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,385 vs 14,114 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 58.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 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 7900M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 80.0% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 58.6% 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 7900M 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 7900M 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low108 FPS223 FPS
medium98 FPS207 FPS
high82 FPS182 FPS
ultra69 FPS166 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS202 FPS
medium83 FPS171 FPS
high69 FPS141 FPS
ultra60 FPS133 FPS
4K
low47 FPS137 FPS
medium43 FPS115 FPS
high31 FPS92 FPS
ultra27 FPS86 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low290 FPS576 FPS
medium247 FPS480 FPS
high197 FPS368 FPS
ultra155 FPS314 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS393 FPS
medium164 FPS326 FPS
high131 FPS257 FPS
ultra104 FPS209 FPS
4K
low108 FPS194 FPS
medium91 FPS164 FPS
high75 FPS140 FPS
ultra57 FPS113 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low635 FPS938 FPS
medium508 FPS769 FPS
high423 FPS672 FPS
ultra318 FPS504 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS709 FPS
medium381 FPS583 FPS
high318 FPS504 FPS
ultra238 FPS378 FPS
4K
low318 FPS495 FPS
medium254 FPS403 FPS
high212 FPS336 FPS
ultra159 FPS252 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low428 FPS765 FPS
medium354 FPS653 FPS
high286 FPS588 FPS
ultra244 FPS504 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS640 FPS
medium302 FPS549 FPS
high235 FPS480 FPS
ultra193 FPS378 FPS
4K
low204 FPS435 FPS
medium166 FPS379 FPS
high154 FPS336 FPS
ultra119 FPS252 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 58.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 240 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score
14,114
22,385+59%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1920
4608+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
38.52 TFLOPS+497%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
2090 MHz+24%
ROPs
48
192+300%
TMUs
120
288+140%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
3 MB+58%
L2 Cache
3 MB
6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores
30
72+140%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
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 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
16 GB+167%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
576 GB/s+71%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
3 MB
6 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
VCN 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
VCN 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
TDP
160W-11%
180W
Recommended PSU
500W
330W-34%
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
113mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
72-15%
85°C
Perf/Watt
88.2
124.4+41%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7900M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 7900M
MSRP
$349
Codename
TU106
Navi 31
Release
January 7 2019
October 19 2023
Ranking
#168
#62