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

✅+20.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5600 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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52.4% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 51.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅+20.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5600 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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52.4% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 51.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon RX 5600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 5600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. 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 about 52.4% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 20.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2060 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 5600 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $229 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 20.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	108 FPS	80 FPS
medium	98 FPS	70 FPS
high	82 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	72 FPS
medium	83 FPS	63 FPS
high	69 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	27 FPS
medium	43 FPS	25 FPS
high	31 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	290 FPS	223 FPS
medium	247 FPS	188 FPS
high	197 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	149 FPS
medium	164 FPS	122 FPS
high	131 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	80 FPS
medium	91 FPS	65 FPS
high	75 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	635 FPS	529 FPS
medium	508 FPS	423 FPS
high	423 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	397 FPS
medium	381 FPS	317 FPS
high	318 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	264 FPS
medium	254 FPS	212 FPS
high	212 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	132 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	428 FPS	289 FPS
medium	354 FPS	247 FPS
high	286 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	216 FPS
medium	302 FPS	195 FPS
high	235 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	120 FPS
medium	166 FPS	102 FPS
high	154 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	65 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 5600

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 RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 5600's 11,753 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 20.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score	14,114+20%	11,753
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+11%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+33%	1265 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	144+20%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+17%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 2.0
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 RX 5600's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5600
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+12%	78.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 34.4% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 51.3 (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 27% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).