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 12GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,729 less on MSRP ($470 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 378% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.9 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($470 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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367.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$470 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

2021

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,729 less on MSRP ($470 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 378% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.9 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($470 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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367.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$470 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 12GB better than Radeon Pro Vega II?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,935 vs 15,597 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro Vega II is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $470 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is about $1,729 cheaper on MSRP at $470 MSRP versus $2,199 MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $470 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (184W vs 475W), and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is Radeon Pro Vega II still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega II is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $2,199 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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 12GB Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega II Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	155 FPS	145 FPS
medium	137 FPS	135 FPS
high	124 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	128 FPS
medium	107 FPS	109 FPS
high	95 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	60 FPS
medium	64 FPS	53 FPS
high	49 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	39 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Open Radeon Pro Vega II

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	317 FPS	414 FPS
medium	269 FPS	348 FPS
high	218 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	258 FPS
medium	180 FPS	219 FPS
high	146 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	111 FPS	120 FPS
medium	93 FPS	99 FPS
high	77 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	64 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Open Radeon Pro Vega II

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	717 FPS	687 FPS
medium	574 FPS	561 FPS
high	478 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	520 FPS
medium	430 FPS	421 FPS
high	359 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	315 FPS
medium	287 FPS	270 FPS
high	239 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	174 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Open Radeon Pro Vega II

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	469 FPS	422 FPS
medium	399 FPS	353 FPS
high	319 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	383 FPS	313 FPS
medium	330 FPS	265 FPS
high	253 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	219 FPS	185 FPS
medium	181 FPS	166 FPS
high	166 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	117 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Open Radeon Pro Vega II

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and Radeon Pro Vega II

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.

Radeon Pro Vega II

The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 and the Radeon Pro Vega II reaches 15,597 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
G3D Mark Score	15,935+2%	15,597
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2176	4096+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	14.09 TFLOPS+96%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1720 MHz+4%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	256+88%
L1 Cache	2.1 MB+110%	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
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 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	864 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 4.1
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	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 2060 12GB draws 184W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 88.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon Pro Vega II
TDP	184W-61%	475W
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	88°C	85°C-3%
Perf/Watt	86.6+164%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB launched at $470 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB costs 78.6% less ($1729 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 7.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 377.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).