Radeon RX 460 vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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.
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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 RX 460 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 244.3% 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 RX 460.
| Insight | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-244.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+244.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $35), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 460.
| Insight | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon RX 460
The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.
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 RX 460 scores 4,099 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 244.3%. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,099 | 14,114+244% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1920+114% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.15 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+200% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1680 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 56 | 120+114% |
| L1 Cache | 0.22 MB | 1.9 MB+764% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | 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 RX 460 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: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 336 GB/s+200% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: Supported vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | Supported | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 460) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-53% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 170mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 54.7 | 88.2+61% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 460 costs 70.8% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 0.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110-68% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-71% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 117.1 | 117.6 |
| Codename | Baffin | TU106 |
| Release | August 8 2016 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #485 | #168 |
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