Radeon R4 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 R4 is positioned at rank #279 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 R4

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2097%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2014%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1991%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1987%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1983%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1972%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1947%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1940%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1922%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1917%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1894%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1890%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1855%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1854%

#264

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2312%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

98%

#284

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

96%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

93%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

93%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

89%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

86%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

82%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

78%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

77%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

77%

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 R4 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 3979.2% 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 R4.

Insight	Radeon R4	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3979.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3979.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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. Although it costs $120 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 579.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R4.

Insight	Radeon R4	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+579.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️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 R4 and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon R4

The Radeon R4 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $79.

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 R4 scores 346 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 3979.2%. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R4	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	346	14,114+3979%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	1920+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9085 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+610%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1680 MHz+49%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	24	120+400%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	1.9 MB+2011%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R4	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 R4 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 R4) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R4	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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon R4	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	50W-69%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	6.9	88.2+1178%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R4 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon R4 costs 83.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon R4) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 579.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).