GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
VS
Radeon RX 5600

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX 5600

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

2019Core: 885 MHzBoost: 1185 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5600

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1265 MHz

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.

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
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 RX 5600

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
113%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
100%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q DesignRadeon RX 5600
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5600 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design and Radeon RX 5600

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design scores 11,461 and the Radeon RX 5600 reaches 11,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 5.46 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q DesignRadeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score
11,461
11,753+3%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2304
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.46 TFLOPS
5.829 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock
1185 MHz
1265 MHz+7%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
144
144
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q DesignRadeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) — the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q DesignRadeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
384 GB/s+33%
288 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q DesignRadeon RX 5600
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q DesignRadeon RX 5600
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCN 2.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 2.0
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 RX 5600's 150W — a 60.9% 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 RX 5600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q DesignRadeon RX 5600
TDP
80W-47%
150W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
241mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
143.3+83%
78.4
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q DesignRadeon RX 5600
MSRP
$229
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
TU106B
Navi 10
Release
January 29 2019
July 7 2020
Ranking
#237
#295