Radeon RX 5600 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.

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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. 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 5600

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

113%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

100%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

96%

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 20.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+20.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $150 for the Radeon RX 5600, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 50.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅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.

Radeon RX 5600 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 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 5600 scores 11,753 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 20.1%. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	11,753	14,114+20%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+20%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	1680 MHz+33%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	144+20%	120
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	336 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	72-10%
Perf/Watt	78.4	88.2+12%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).