GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Instinct MI60

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

#10

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

81%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI60

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

194%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

188%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

164%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

152%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

149%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

146%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

138%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

134%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

121%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

120%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

109%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

107%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

103%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

103%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

101%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

100%

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Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

81%

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L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Instinct MI60 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 2070 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon Instinct MI60 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design and Radeon Instinct MI60

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 885 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,461 points.

Radeon Instinct MI60

The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design scores 11,461 and the Radeon Instinct MI60 reaches 11,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 5.46 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 1800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
G3D Mark Score	11,461	11,638+2%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.46 TFLOPS	14.75 TFLOPS+170%
Boost Clock	1185 MHz	1800 MHz+52%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	256+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+130%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Instinct MI60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.1
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
TDP	80W-73%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	143.3+269%	38.8