Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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 Radeon Pro Vega 56

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

115%

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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

110%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

102%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

101%

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RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

100%

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RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

99%

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Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

91%

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Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

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Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

83%

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Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

82%

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Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

77%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

76%

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Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

73%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

71%

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 Pro Vega 56 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 16.6% 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 56.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+16.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 71.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+71.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️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.

Radeon Pro Vega 56 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 56 and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon Pro Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 16.6%. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	12,104	14,114+17%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+87%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.96 TFLOPS+39%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1250 MHz	1680 MHz+34%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	224+87%	120
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.9 MB+116%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 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: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	UVD 7.0	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 27% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	210W	160W-24%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	72-15%
Perf/Watt	57.6	88.2+53%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 50% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 71.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).