Radeon RX 6500 vs GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon RX 6500

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 6500

7,610

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

14,114

+85.5%

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 6500 is positioned at rank #118 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 6500

#108

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#110

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#111

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#115

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#116

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 0). 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 6500 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 85.5% 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 6500.

Insight	Radeon RX 6500	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-85.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+85.5%)
Longevity	Legacy (Standard Node)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	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 6500, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 131.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 6500	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+131.8%)
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 6500 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6500 and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon RX 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 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 6500 scores 7,610 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 85.5%.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	7,610	14,114+85%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	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 6500 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: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	144 GB/s	336 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6500) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	VCN 3.0	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 6500 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 6500) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 172mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	75W-53%	160W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	172mm	229mm
Height	112mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	72-15%
Perf/Watt	101.5+15%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 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): 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 132% better value.