RADEON X300SE 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 X300SE is positioned at rank #343 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 X300SE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

11514%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11062%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

10933%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10914%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10892%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

10830%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

10694%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10654%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10556%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

10527%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

10400%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10378%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

10190%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10184%

#328

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

12698%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

100%

#345

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

92%

#346

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

92%

#347

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

92%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

90%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

86%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

83%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

79%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

79%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

78%

#355

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

78%

#356

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

78%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

71%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

67%

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 37042.1% 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 X300SE.

Insight	RADEON X300SE	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-37042.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+37042.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (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 $60), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 18471.1% better value per dollar than the RADEON X300SE.

Insight	RADEON X300SE	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+18471.1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️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 X300SE Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X300SE and GeForce RTX 2060

RADEON X300SE

The RADEON X300SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 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 X300SE scores 38 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 37042.1%. The RADEON X300SE is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (RADEON X300SE) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (RADEON X300SE) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	RADEON X300SE	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	38	14,114+37042%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1408	1920+36%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.632 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	1645 MHz	1680 MHz+2%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	88	120+36%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X300SE	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 X300SE 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: 1.5 MB (RADEON X300SE) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X300SE	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X300SE draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The RADEON X300SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X300SE) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin.

Feature	RADEON X300SE	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	100W-38%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	0.4	88.2+21950%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X300SE launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The RADEON X300SE costs 50% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RADEON X300SE) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 19500% better value. The RADEON X300SE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).