Radeon VII vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.5% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 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.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+15.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.5%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $300 for the Radeon VII, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 116.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+116.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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 VII and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon VII
The Radeon VII 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: 16,308 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon VII scores 16,308 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the Radeon VII leads by 15.5%. The Radeon VII 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 VII) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,308+16% | 14,114 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon VII | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Radeon VII offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 204.8% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VII) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+205% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+2033% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon VII) 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.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon VII draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 59.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon VII) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 89°C vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 160W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 500W-33% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 229mm |
| Height | 125mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 89°C | 72-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 55.3 | 88.2+59% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon VII launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 60% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Radeon VII) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 116.2% better value.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $349-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $120-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4 | 117.6+116% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | TU106 |
| Release | February 7 2019 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #125 | #168 |
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