Radeon RX 5600 XT 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. 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 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

105%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

100%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

99%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

98%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

96%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

95%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

93%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

93%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

92%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon RX 5600 XT?

Comparing the Radeon RX 5600 XT and GeForce RTX 2060 shows two of the best 1080p cards of their time. The RX 5600 XT is often the rasterization winner, providing frame rates that match or slightly exceed the NVIDIA card in traditional gaming benchmarks. It is an incredibly efficient and powerful part for high-refresh-rate 1080p.

The RTX 2060, however, brings the advantage of Ray Tracing and DLSS. While its raw rasterization power is slightly lower than the 5600 XT, its ability to use DLSS allows it to handle much more demanding modern games with ease. Both feature 6GB of VRAM, which is sufficient for 1080p but can be a limiting factor in some new titles. For pure raster frames, go with the AMD card; for the best feature set and software support, the RTX 2060 is the winner.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% 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 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%)
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	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $180 for the Radeon RX 5600 XT, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 57.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+57.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)	✅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 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX 5600 XT

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.

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

The Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 13,453 and the GeForce RTX 2060 reaches 14,114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 XT) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	13,453	14,114+5%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+20%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.188 TFLOPS+11%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	1680 MHz+8%
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 XT	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. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

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

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600 XT	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72-4%
Perf/Watt	89.7+2%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 33.3% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 57.4% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).