GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

+493.3%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

2 GB 110

2,379

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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

✅202.9% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 495% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$350 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

2019

Why buy it

✅202.9% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 495% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$350 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 202.9% more FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 2,379 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 493.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 202.9% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 493.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 495%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $350 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Ryzen 5 5600H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
1080p
low	108 FPS	105 FPS
medium	98 FPS	86 FPS
high	82 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	80 FPS
medium	83 FPS	64 FPS
high	69 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	30 FPS
medium	43 FPS	28 FPS
high	31 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
1080p
low	290 FPS	107 FPS
medium	247 FPS	83 FPS
high	197 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	78 FPS
medium	164 FPS	47 FPS
high	131 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	36 FPS
medium	91 FPS	24 FPS
high	75 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
1080p
low	635 FPS	107 FPS
medium	508 FPS	86 FPS
high	423 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	80 FPS
medium	381 FPS	64 FPS
high	318 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	54 FPS
medium	254 FPS	43 FPS
high	212 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	27 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
1080p
low	428 FPS	107 FPS
medium	354 FPS	86 FPS
high	286 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	80 FPS
medium	302 FPS	64 FPS
high	235 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	54 FPS
medium	166 FPS	43 FPS
high	154 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

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 Ryzen 5 5600H

The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,379 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H's 2,379 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 493.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
G3D Mark Score	14,114+493%	2,379
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920+36%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+24%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1845 MHz+10%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+36%	88

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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 Ryzen 5 5600H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
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 Ryzen 5 5600H has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H's 110W — a 37% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
TDP	160W	110W-31%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2+308%	21.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H launched at $350. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.8 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 494.1% better value.