Radeon RX 540 vs GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon RX 540

2017Core: 1124 MHzBoost: 1219 MHz

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 540

2,134

0.0%

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

GeForce RTX 2060

160

14,114

+561.4%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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 RX 540 is positioned at rank #235 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 RX 540

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#225

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

504%

#227

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

456%

#228

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

455%

#232

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

414%

#233

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

411%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

98%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

94%

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 RX 540 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 561.4% 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 540.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-561.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+561.4%)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 120.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 540.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+120.5%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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 RX 540 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 540 and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon RX 540

The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 540 scores 2,134 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 561.4%. The Radeon RX 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 540) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 540) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1219 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	2,134	14,114+561%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	512	1920+275%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+417%
Boost Clock	1219 MHz	1680 MHz+38%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	120+275%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	1.9 MB+1362%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 540 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: 80 GB/s (Radeon RX 540) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 320% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 540) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	336 GB/s+320%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 540) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12_0	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 540) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Turing).

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 540 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon RX 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 540) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	50W-69%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	1mm	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	42.7	88.2+107%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 540 costs 66.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.4 (Radeon RX 540) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 120.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).