Radeon RX Vega 8 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.

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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 816.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 8.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-816.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+816.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Vega 8 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 8 and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 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 Vega 8 scores 1,540 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 816.5%. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	1,540	14,114+816%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	512	1920+275%
Boost Clock	1190 MHz	1680 MHz+41%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	32	120+275%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	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 Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	6 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	336 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCN 1.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	VCN 1.0	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 8 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	15W-91%	160W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	72-15%
Perf/Watt	102.7+16%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).