Radeon R3 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. The Radeon R3 is positioned at rank #438 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 R3

#428

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1729%

#430

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1567%

#431

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1563%

#435

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1421%

#436

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1412%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

96%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

93%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

89%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

89%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4394.9% 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 R3.

Insight	Radeon R3	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4394.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4394.9%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	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 $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1772.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R3.

Insight	Radeon R3	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1772.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3 and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon R3

The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R3 scores 314 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 4394.9%. The Radeon R3 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	314	14,114+4395%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	512	1920+275%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+417%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1680 MHz+38%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	120+275%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	1.9 MB+1362%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3	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 R3 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon R3) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon R3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	50W-69%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-3%	72
Perf/Watt	6.3	88.2+1300%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R3 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon R3 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Radeon R3) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1766.7% better value.