Radeon 820M vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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 820M is positioned at rank #62 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 820M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 558.6% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 820M.
| Insight | Radeon 820M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-558.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+558.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm) | 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 $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 37.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon 820M.
| Insight | Radeon 820M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️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 820M and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon 820M
The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.
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 820M scores 2,143 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 558.6%. The Radeon 820M is built on RDNA 3+ while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon 820M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 820M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,143 | 14,114+559% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3+ | Turing |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 128 | 1920+1400% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+73% | 1680 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 820M | GeForce 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 820M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 820M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 820M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon 820M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 820M draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 820M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon 820M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-81% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 71.4 | 88.2+24% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 820M costs 79.2% less ($95 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.7 (Radeon 820M) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 37.2% better value. The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 820M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-79% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.7 | 117.6+37% |
| Codename | Krackan Point | TU106 |
| Release | June 2 2024 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #669 | #168 |
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