Radeon Pro 555X vs GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon Pro 555X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 370.5% 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 Pro 555X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-370.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+370.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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. Priced at $120 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 89% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 4012.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4012.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049) | ✅More affordable ($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 Pro 555X and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon Pro 555X
The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 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 Pro 555X scores 3,000 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 370.5%. The Radeon Pro 555X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,000 | 14,114+370% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1920+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.393 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+363% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 48 | 120+150% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1.9 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | 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 Pro 555X 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: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 555X draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 555X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-53% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 40.0 | 88.2+121% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1049, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 88.6% less ($929 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 3955.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1049 | $120-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 117.6+3955% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | TU106 |
| Release | July 16 2018 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #564 | #168 |
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