RTX 4500 Ada Generation 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. 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 RTX 4500 Ada Generation

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

123%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

121%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

119%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

117%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

116%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

113%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

110%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

107%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

103%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

102%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

100%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

100%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

97%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

95%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

88%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

84%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

73%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

70%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

61%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

57%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

57%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

56%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

54%

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 RTX 4500 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 97.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (24 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	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+97.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-97.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $2,000 for the RTX 4500 Ada Generation, it costs 94% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 744.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+744.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000)	✅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.

RTX 4500 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4500 Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 2060

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2070 MHz to 2580 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,850 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 RTX 4500 Ada Generation scores 27,850 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation leads by 97.3%. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 39.63 TFLOPS (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2580 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 240 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	27,850+97%	14,114
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	7680+300%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	39.63 TFLOPS+514%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2580 MHz+54%	1680 MHz
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	240+100%	120
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+295%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1500%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+100%	30
Tensor Cores	240	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	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	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 4500 Ada Generation comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX 4500 Ada Generation. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+300%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+33%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+1500%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) 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	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 4500 Ada Generation draws 210W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 27% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	210W	160W-24%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	112mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	72-10%
Perf/Watt	132.6+50%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The RTX 4500 Ada Generation launched at $2250 MSRP and currently averages $2000, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 94% less ($1880 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 746% better value. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).