Radeon RX 590 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon RX 590
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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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 51.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 590 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-51.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+51.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 46% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 21.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️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 590 and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon RX 590
The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 590 scores 9,315 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 51.5%. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,315 | 14,114+52% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+20% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS+10% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1680 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 144+20% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 0.56 MB | 1.9 MB+239% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 590 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 336 GB/s+31% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 590) 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 590 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 160W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.2 | 88.2+66% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 590 costs 45.8% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 21.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-20% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-46% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.3+22% | 117.6 |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | TU106 |
| Release | November 15 2018 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #285 | #168 |
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