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 2070 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 300W, a 220W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Instinct MI60 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅8.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌275% higher power demand at 300W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

2019

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 300W, a 220W reduction.

Why buy it

✅8.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Instinct MI60 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌275% higher power demand at 300W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Instinct MI60 better than GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design?

Yes. Radeon Instinct MI60 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018 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?

Radeon Instinct MI60 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon Instinct MI60 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $6,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 8.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is the newer 2019 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 300W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design make more sense than Radeon Instinct MI60?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Instinct MI60. The trade-off is that Radeon Instinct MI60 currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark and 8.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 2070 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon Instinct MI60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	110 FPS	137 FPS
medium	93 FPS	117 FPS
high	77 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	94 FPS	108 FPS
medium	79 FPS	89 FPS
high	59 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	38 FPS	50 FPS
medium	34 FPS	43 FPS
high	21 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	252 FPS	316 FPS
medium	213 FPS	274 FPS
high	173 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	196 FPS	214 FPS
medium	162 FPS	185 FPS
high	131 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	101 FPS
medium	98 FPS	85 FPS
high	77 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	516 FPS	524 FPS
medium	413 FPS	419 FPS
high	344 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	258 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	387 FPS	393 FPS
medium	309 FPS	314 FPS
high	258 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	258 FPS	262 FPS
medium	206 FPS	209 FPS
high	172 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	239 FPS	276 FPS
medium	206 FPS	237 FPS
high	166 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	211 FPS
medium	164 FPS	186 FPS
high	128 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	125 FPS
medium	90 FPS	108 FPS
high	73 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design and Radeon Instinct MI60

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 885 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,461 points.

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

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design scores 11,461 and the Radeon Instinct MI60 reaches 11,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 5.46 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 1800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
G3D Mark Score	11,461	11,638+2%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.46 TFLOPS	14.75 TFLOPS+170%
Boost Clock	1185 MHz	1800 MHz+52%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	256+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+130%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design 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 2070 with Max-Q Design	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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.1
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Instinct MI60
TDP	80W-73%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	143.3+269%	38.8