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

✅24.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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101.7% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $176 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅24.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $176 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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101.7% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon RX590 GME?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 24.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 69.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018, 69.1% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is about 101.7% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $173 MSRP, and you are getting 24.5% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 69.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX590 GME 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, GeForce RTX 2060 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX590 GME still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon RX590 GME still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $173 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 2060 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	108 FPS	139 FPS
medium	98 FPS	124 FPS
high	82 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	122 FPS
medium	83 FPS	100 FPS
high	69 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	71 FPS
medium	43 FPS	60 FPS
high	31 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	290 FPS	209 FPS
medium	247 FPS	179 FPS
high	197 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	143 FPS
medium	164 FPS	118 FPS
high	131 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	81 FPS
medium	91 FPS	69 FPS
high	75 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	635 FPS	376 FPS
medium	508 FPS	301 FPS
high	423 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	282 FPS
medium	381 FPS	225 FPS
high	318 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	188 FPS
medium	254 FPS	150 FPS
high	212 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	428 FPS	376 FPS
medium	354 FPS	301 FPS
high	286 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	282 FPS
medium	302 FPS	225 FPS
high	235 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	176 FPS
medium	166 FPS	138 FPS
high	154 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	94 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX590 GME

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 RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 8,349 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 69.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	14,114+69%	8,349
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+9%	1545 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+239%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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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 RX590 GME relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	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 RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
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 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	160W-9%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+85%	47.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 50.4% less ($176 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 48.3 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 19.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).