GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTXA5000-6Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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NVIDIA

RTXA5000-6Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • +827.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $2,151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 6542.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTXA5000-6Q

2021

Why buy it

  • 6.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 240).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,522 vs 14,114).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 616.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than RTXA5000-6Q?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 1,522 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTXA5000-6Q is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 827.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 $2,151 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 827.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 6542.8%. RTXA5000-6Q is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does RTXA5000-6Q make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?
Yes. RTXA5000-6Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 827.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 6542.8%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
1080p
low108 FPS68 FPS
medium98 FPS55 FPS
high82 FPS46 FPS
ultra69 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS51 FPS
medium83 FPS41 FPS
high69 FPS34 FPS
ultra60 FPS26 FPS
4K
low47 FPS34 FPS
medium43 FPS27 FPS
high31 FPS23 FPS
ultra27 FPS17 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
1080p
low290 FPS68 FPS
medium247 FPS55 FPS
high197 FPS46 FPS
ultra155 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS51 FPS
medium164 FPS41 FPS
high131 FPS34 FPS
ultra104 FPS26 FPS
4K
low108 FPS34 FPS
medium91 FPS27 FPS
high75 FPS23 FPS
ultra57 FPS17 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
1080p
low635 FPS68 FPS
medium508 FPS55 FPS
high423 FPS46 FPS
ultra318 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS51 FPS
medium381 FPS41 FPS
high318 FPS34 FPS
ultra238 FPS26 FPS
4K
low318 FPS34 FPS
medium254 FPS27 FPS
high212 FPS23 FPS
ultra159 FPS17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
1080p
low428 FPS68 FPS
medium354 FPS55 FPS
high286 FPS46 FPS
ultra244 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS51 FPS
medium302 FPS41 FPS
high235 FPS34 FPS
ultra193 FPS26 FPS
4K
low204 FPS34 FPS
medium166 FPS27 FPS
high154 FPS23 FPS
ultra119 FPS17 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and RTXA5000-6Q

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTXA5000-6Q

The RTXA5000-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,522 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the RTXA5000-6Q's 1,522 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 827.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the RTXA5000-6Q uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-6Q). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-6Q). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 64 (RTXA5000-6Q) with 240 Tensor cores vs 256.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
G3D Mark Score
14,114+827%
1,522
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1920
8192+327%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
27.77 TFLOPS+330%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
1695 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
120
256+113%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
8 MB+321%
L2 Cache
3 MB
6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores
30
64+113%
Tensor Cores
240
256+7%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTXA5000-6Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTXA5000-6Q has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-6Q) — the RTXA5000-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
6 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the RTXA5000-6Q's 230W — a 35.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (RTXA5000-6Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
TDP
160W-30%
230W
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+1236%
6.6
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the RTXA5000-6Q launched at $2500. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 86% less ($2151 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.6 (RTXA5000-6Q) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 6633.3% better value. The RTXA5000-6Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP
$349-86%
$2500
Performance per Dollar
40.4+6633%
0.6
Codename
TU106
GA102
Release
January 7 2019
April 12 2021
Ranking
#168
#53