GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTXA5000-8Q

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

✅+187.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1956.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,500 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

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

RTXA5000-8Q

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 (4,916 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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616.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅+187.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1956.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,500 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

✅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

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,916 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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616.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than RTXA5000-8Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 4,916 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTXA5000-8Q 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 187.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 187.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1956.6%. RTXA5000-8Q 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 RTXA5000-8Q make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. RTXA5000-8Q 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 187.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1956.6%.

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

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	108 FPS	136 FPS
medium	98 FPS	116 FPS
high	82 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	107 FPS
medium	83 FPS	89 FPS
high	69 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	39 FPS
medium	43 FPS	35 FPS
high	31 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	290 FPS	221 FPS
medium	247 FPS	177 FPS
high	197 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	161 FPS
medium	164 FPS	125 FPS
high	131 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	77 FPS
medium	91 FPS	63 FPS
high	75 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	635 FPS	221 FPS
medium	508 FPS	177 FPS
high	423 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	166 FPS
medium	381 FPS	133 FPS
high	318 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	111 FPS
medium	254 FPS	88 FPS
high	212 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	428 FPS	214 FPS
medium	354 FPS	175 FPS
high	286 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	151 FPS
medium	302 FPS	128 FPS
high	235 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	87 FPS
medium	166 FPS	72 FPS
high	154 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	44 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and RTXA5000-8Q

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.

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q 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: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 4,916 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 187.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 64 (RTXA5000-8Q) with 240 Tensor cores vs 256.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	14,114+187%	4,916
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTXA5000-8Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTXA5000-8Q
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 RTXA5000-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% 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 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 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 RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 35.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTXA5000-8Q
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+312%	21.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the RTXA5000-8Q 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 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1920% better value. The RTXA5000-8Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).