Radeon R5 A6-8500P 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 R5 A6-8500P is positioned at rank #203 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 R5 A6-8500P

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1236%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1187%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1173%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1171%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1169%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1162%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1148%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1143%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1133%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1130%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1116%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1114%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1094%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1093%

#188

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1363%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#205

Radeon HD 7470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

97%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

97%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

96%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

95%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

93%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

93%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

93%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

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 2304.4% 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 R5 A6-8500P.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2304.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2304.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	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 901.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 A6-8500P.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+901.8%)
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.

Radeon R5 A6-8500P Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A6-8500P and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.

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 R5 A6-8500P scores 587 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 2304.4%. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 240.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	587	14,114+2304%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3840+100%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.17 TFLOPS+151%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2105 MHz+25%	1680 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	240+100%	120
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	1.9 MB+153%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+100%	30

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	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 R5 A6-8500P 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: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	250W	160W-36%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	2.3	88.2+3735%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 905.1% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).