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 $151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 32.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 16,000).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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43.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 32.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 16,000).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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43.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 8060S 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 16,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 8060S is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF, plus much lower power draw (55W vs 160W).

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 more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 12nm process instead of Unknown node. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 8060S is about 43.3% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 13.4% 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 8060S 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.

When does GeForce RTX 2060 make more sense than Radeon RX 8060S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 8060S. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 8060S currently gives you 13.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 8060S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	108 FPS	69 FPS
medium	98 FPS	60 FPS
high	82 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	56 FPS
medium	83 FPS	49 FPS
high	69 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	24 FPS
medium	43 FPS	22 FPS
high	31 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	290 FPS	124 FPS
medium	247 FPS	87 FPS
high	197 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	82 FPS
medium	164 FPS	50 FPS
high	131 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	39 FPS
medium	91 FPS	26 FPS
high	75 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	635 FPS	297 FPS
medium	508 FPS	255 FPS
high	423 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	226 FPS
medium	381 FPS	199 FPS
high	318 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	141 FPS
medium	254 FPS	122 FPS
high	212 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	428 FPS	123 FPS
medium	354 FPS	92 FPS
high	286 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	93 FPS
medium	302 FPS	71 FPS
high	235 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	58 FPS
medium	166 FPS	44 FPS
high	154 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 8060S

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 8060S

The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 16,000 — the Radeon RX 8060S leads by 13.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 8060S uses RDNA 3.5. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 40 (Radeon RX 8060S). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
G3D Mark Score	14,114	16,000+13%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.5
Shading Units	1920+4700%	40
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2900 MHz+73%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 8060S 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 8060S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
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 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 4.5. 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 8060S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 4.5
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 8060S's 55W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8060S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8060S
TDP	160W	55W-66%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	290.9+230%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 8060S launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 30.2% less ($151 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32.0 (Radeon RX 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 26.2% better value. The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).