Radeon RX 6800S
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon RX 6800S vs GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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 6800S

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
175%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
164%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
162%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
159%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
114%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
110%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
100%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
78%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
76%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
71%
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 Radeon RX 6800S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.

InsightRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Leading raw performance (+12.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-12.2%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6800S, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 494% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+494%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)
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 6800S and GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

NVIDIA

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 6800S scores 15,841 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the Radeon RX 6800S leads by 12.2%. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 240.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
15,841+12%
14,114
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Turing
Process Node
7 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2048+7%
1920
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.602 TFLOPS+33%
6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+25%
1680 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
128+7%
120
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
1.9 MB+280%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores
32+7%
30

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S 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.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce 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 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 6800S offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) 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.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12 (12_2)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
RDNA 2 Media Engine
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
RDNA 2 Media Engine
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
100W-38%
160W
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
72-4%
Perf/Watt
158.4+80%
88.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 85% less ($680 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 493.9% better value. The Radeon RX 6800S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$800
$349-56%
Avg Price (30d)
$800
$120-85%
Performance per Dollar
19.8
117.6+494%
Codename
Navi 23
TU106
Release
January 4 2022
January 7 2019
Ranking
#135
#168