Radeon X1800 GTO 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 X1800 GTO is positioned at rank #348 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 X1800 GTO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

12726%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12226%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

12084%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12063%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12039%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

11970%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

11819%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11775%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11667%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

11635%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

11495%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11470%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

11263%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11256%

#333

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

14035%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

100%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

95%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

88%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

88%

#354

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

86%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

86%

#356

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

86%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

79%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

74%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

67%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

60%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

56%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

47%

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 9909.9% 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 X1800 GTO.

Insight	Radeon X1800 GTO	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9909.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9909.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (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 $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1568.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1800 GTO.

Insight	Radeon X1800 GTO	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1568.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️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 X1800 GTO Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1800 GTO and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon X1800 GTO

The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.

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 X1800 GTO scores 141 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 9909.9%. The Radeon X1800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 240.

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	141	14,114+9910%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4608+140%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.74 TFLOPS+222%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2250 MHz+34%	1680 MHz
ROPs	128+167%	48
TMUs	288+140%	120
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.9 MB+90%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+140%	30

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	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 X1800 GTO 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 X1800 GTO) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	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

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1800 GTO draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	300W	160W-47%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	0.5	88.2+17540%

💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon X1800 GTO costs 83.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1580% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).