Radeon VE 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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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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 705600% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon VE.

Insight	Radeon VE	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-705600%)	✅Leading raw performance (+705600%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 288060.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon VE.

Insight	Radeon VE	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+288060.8%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️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.

Radeon VE Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon VE and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon VE

The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

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 VE scores 2 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 705600%. The Radeon VE is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VE) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	2	14,114+705600%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3840+100%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.44 TFLOPS+108%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1750 MHz+4%	1680 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	240+100%	120
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.9 MB+102%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon VE	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 VE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VE) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7_0 (Radeon VE) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	7_0	12 Ultimate (12_2)+71%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon VE draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 59.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon VE) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	295W	160W-46%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	165mm	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	0.0	88.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon VE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon VE costs 59.2% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (Radeon VE) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% better value.