Radeon 535
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon 535 vs GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

Radeon 535

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 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. The Radeon 535 is positioned at rank #119 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon 535

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
692%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
664%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
657%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
655%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
654%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
650%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
642%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
640%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
634%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
632%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
625%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
623%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
612%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
612%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
94%
#104
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
763%
#119
Radeon 535
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
100%
#122
GeForce GTS 450
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
99%
#123
Radeon HD 8570D
MSRP: $40|Avg: $15
98%
#125
Radeon HD 8650G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
96%
#126
GeForce GT 630
MSRP: $69|Avg: $20
95%
#128
Radeon HD 6770
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
94%
#129
GeForce GT 440
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
93%
#130
Radeon R7 340
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
92%
#133
Radeon HD 6750
MSRP: $109|Avg: $109
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 535 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1245.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 535.

InsightRadeon 535GeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1245.5%)
Leading raw performance (+1245.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1021.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon 535.

InsightRadeon 535GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1021.2%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($100)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 Radeon 535 and GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

Radeon 535

The Radeon 535 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $79.

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 535 scores 1,049 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1245.5%. The Radeon 535 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 535) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureRadeon 535GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
1,049
14,114+1245%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
512
1920+275%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.211 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+433%
Boost Clock
1183 MHz
1680 MHz+42%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
120+275%
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
1.9 MB+1362%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 535GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 535 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 535) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon 535GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 535 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon 535 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 535) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.

FeatureRadeon 535GeForce RTX 2060
TDP
50W-69%
160W
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
8-pin
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
21.0
88.2+320%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 535 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon 535 costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Radeon 535) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1020% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon 535GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$100-71%
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$100-17%
$120
Performance per Dollar
10.5
117.6+1020%
Codename
Lexa
TU106
Release
April 20 2017
January 7 2019
Ranking
#668
#168