Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 R7 PRO A8-9600 is positioned at rank #173 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 R7 PRO A8-9600

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Quadro RTX 5000

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96%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

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Radeon Pro W6800X

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91%

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Tesla T10

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

100%

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Radeon Pro 560

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99%

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Radeon Pro 460

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98%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

94%

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93%

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Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

91%

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FirePro W7100

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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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 1586.3% 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 R7 PRO A8-9600.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1586.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1586.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	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 $86), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1108.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1108.5%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($86)	⚠️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 R7 PRO A8-9600 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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 R7 PRO A8-9600 scores 837 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1586.3%. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 240.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	837	14,114+1586%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	6144+220%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	61.32 TFLOPS+851%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2495 MHz+49%	1680 MHz
ROPs	192+300%	48
TMUs	384+220%	120
L1 Cache	3 MB+58%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	96+220%	30

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	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 R7 PRO A8-9600 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: 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	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	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 59.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	295W	160W-46%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	2.8	88.2+3050%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $86, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 costs 28.3% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1112.4% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).