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 $350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 73.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 160W instead of 295W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 280mm, a 51mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 32 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅31.4% more average FPS across 32 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌84.4% higher power demand at 295W vs 160W.
❌22.3% longer card at 280mm vs 229mm.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 73.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 160W instead of 295W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 280mm, a 51mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅31.4% more average FPS across 32 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 32 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌84.4% higher power demand at 295W vs 160W.
❌22.3% longer card at 280mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon VII better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon VII is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 31.4% more average FPS across 32 tracked games in our benchmark data, 15.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon VII is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 15.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. 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 VII is about 100.3% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 31.4% more estimated average FPS across 32 tracked games in our benchmark data and 15.5% 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 VII 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 VII 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 VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
1080p
low	108 FPS	200 FPS
medium	98 FPS	185 FPS
high	82 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	184 FPS
medium	83 FPS	154 FPS
high	69 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	118 FPS
medium	43 FPS	99 FPS
high	31 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
1080p
low	290 FPS	392 FPS
medium	247 FPS	336 FPS
high	197 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	240 FPS
medium	164 FPS	203 FPS
high	131 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	108 FPS
medium	91 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
1080p
low	635 FPS	734 FPS
medium	508 FPS	587 FPS
high	423 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	550 FPS
medium	381 FPS	440 FPS
high	318 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	367 FPS
medium	254 FPS	294 FPS
high	212 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
1080p
low	428 FPS	596 FPS
medium	354 FPS	521 FPS
high	286 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	465 FPS
medium	302 FPS	413 FPS
high	235 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	297 FPS
medium	166 FPS	281 FPS
high	154 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon VII

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 VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon VII's 16,308 — the Radeon VII leads by 15.5%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	14,114	16,308+16%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	3840+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+108%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1750 MHz+4%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	240+100%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+102%	0.94 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 VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 204.8% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the Radeon VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	1024 GB/s+205%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
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 VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
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 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD 7.2
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 VII's 295W — a 59.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon VII
TDP	160W-46%	295W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	229mm	280mm
Height	113mm	125mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-19%	89°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+59%	55.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon VII launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 50.1% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 23.3 (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 73.4% better value.