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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+21.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1985% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,638 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1619.2% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅+21.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1985% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,638 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1619.2% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon Instinct MI60?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018, 21.3% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $5,651 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $6,000 MSRP, and you are getting 21.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1985%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Instinct MI60 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Instinct MI60 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $6,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Radeon Instinct MI60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	108 FPS	173 FPS
medium	98 FPS	150 FPS
high	82 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	136 FPS
medium	83 FPS	112 FPS
high	69 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	55 FPS
medium	43 FPS	47 FPS
high	31 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	30 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	290 FPS	316 FPS
medium	247 FPS	274 FPS
high	197 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	214 FPS
medium	164 FPS	185 FPS
high	131 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	101 FPS
medium	91 FPS	85 FPS
high	75 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	635 FPS	524 FPS
medium	508 FPS	419 FPS
high	423 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	393 FPS
medium	381 FPS	314 FPS
high	318 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	262 FPS
medium	254 FPS	209 FPS
high	212 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	428 FPS	276 FPS
medium	354 FPS	237 FPS
high	286 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	211 FPS
medium	302 FPS	186 FPS
high	235 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	125 FPS
medium	166 FPS	108 FPS
high	154 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Instinct MI60

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.

Radeon Instinct MI60

The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 11,638 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 21.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
G3D Mark Score	14,114+21%	11,638
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	4096+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	14.75 TFLOPS+129%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1800 MHz+7%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	256+113%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+90%	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Instinct MI60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Instinct MI60 has 8 GB. The Radeon Instinct MI60 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon Instinct MI60
TDP	160W-47%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+127%	38.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 94.2% less ($5651 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1.9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 2026.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).