GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX Vega 64

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX Vega 64
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 29% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 39.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX Vega 64
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+39.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($85)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX Vega 64

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 Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	14,114+1%	13,949
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1920	4096+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+96%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+9%	1546 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	256+113%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+90%	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Vega 64 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX Vega 64
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
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 Vega 64 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) — a 44% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 192-bit vs 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	484 GB/s+44%
Bus Width	192-bit	2048-bit+967%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX Vega 64
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX Vega 64
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W — a 59.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDP	160W-46%	295W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+86%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 and now averages $85. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 29.2% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 39.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).