Radeon Pro Vega 16 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon Pro Vega 16
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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.
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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 193.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 16.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-193.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+193.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 Radeon Pro Vega 16 and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon Pro Vega 16
The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 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 Vega 16 scores 4,809 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 193.5%. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,809 | 14,114+193% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1920+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.437 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+165% |
| Boost Clock | 1190 MHz | 1680 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 120+88% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.9 MB+660% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | 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 Vega 16 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 16) 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 Pro Vega 16 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 16 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-53% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 64.1 | 88.2+38% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 117.6 |
| Codename | Vega 12 | TU106 |
| Release | November 14 2018 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #451 | #168 |
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