Radeon 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Vega 8 is positioned at rank #363 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Vega 8

#353

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1038%

#355

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

941%

#356

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

938%

#360

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

853%

#361

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

848%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

96%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

95%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

91%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 799.6% 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 Vega 8.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-799.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+799.6%)
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

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 199.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon Vega 8.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+199.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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 Vega 8 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon Vega 8

The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 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 Vega 8 scores 1,569 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 799.6%. The Radeon Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	1,569	14,114+800%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	448	1920+329%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+279%
Boost Clock	1900 MHz+13%	1680 MHz
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	28	120+329%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 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 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 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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 112.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	45W-72%	160W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	34.9	88.2+153%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 66.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).