Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Radeon RX 5700 XT
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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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 146.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+146.2%) |
| 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 RX 5700 XT and GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 and the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB reaches 15,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,183+2% | 15,935 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+18% | 2176 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.754 TFLOPS+36% | 7.181 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1905 MHz+15% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5700 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+33% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB's 184W — a 20% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 88°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 184W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 550W-8% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-15% | 88°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.9 | 86.6+20% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB launched at $470 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB costs 60% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 132.8 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 146.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-4% | $470 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $120-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.9 | 132.8+146% |
| Codename | Navi 10 | TU106 |
| Release | July 7 2019 | December 7 2021 |
| Ranking | #128 | #133 |
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