Radeon R9 M375 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon R9 M375
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About G3D Mark
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 R9 M375 is positioned at rank #565 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M375
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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 R9 M375 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 1314.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M375.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1314.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1314.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 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. Priced at $120 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M375, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3435.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3435.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M375 and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon R9 M375
The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 M375 scores 998 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1314.2%. The Radeon R9 M375 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1015 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 998 | 14,114+1314% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1920+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.299 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+397% |
| Boost Clock | 1015 MHz | 1680 MHz+66% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 120+200% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 1.9 MB+1088% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M375 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 64 GB/s (Radeon R9 M375) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 425% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M375) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | 336 GB/s+425% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M375) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M375 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon R9 M375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-53% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 72-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 88.2+563% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M375 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 60% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 3463.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-14% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $120-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 117.6+3464% |
| Codename | Tropo | TU106 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #889 | #168 |
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