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

✅7.1% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 270mm, a 41mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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8.6% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌17.9% longer card at 270mm vs 229mm.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅7.1% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 270mm, a 41mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) 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.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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8.6% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌17.9% longer card at 270mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700 better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 7.1% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 14,114 vs 14,296 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 5700 is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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

Radeon RX 5700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, 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 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 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $349 MSRP. Radeon RX 5700 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 5700 is about 8.6% more expensive on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $379 MSRP gets you and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 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 $349 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 5700 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	108 FPS	149 FPS
medium	98 FPS	132 FPS
high	82 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	129 FPS
medium	83 FPS	105 FPS
high	69 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	76 FPS
medium	43 FPS	64 FPS
high	31 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	290 FPS	262 FPS
medium	247 FPS	220 FPS
high	197 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	159 FPS
medium	164 FPS	133 FPS
high	131 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	87 FPS
medium	91 FPS	73 FPS
high	75 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	635 FPS	643 FPS
medium	508 FPS	515 FPS
high	423 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	482 FPS
medium	381 FPS	386 FPS
high	318 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	241 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	322 FPS
medium	254 FPS	257 FPS
high	212 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	161 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	428 FPS	427 FPS
medium	354 FPS	358 FPS
high	286 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	357 FPS
medium	302 FPS	302 FPS
high	235 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	193 FPS
medium	166 FPS	155 FPS
high	154 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	115 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 5700

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 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 and the Radeon RX 5700 reaches 14,296 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	14,114	14,296+1%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	7.949 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1725 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	144+20%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 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 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
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)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 5700). 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 5700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
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 5700's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	160W-11%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	229mm	270mm
Height	113mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+11%	79.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 7.9% less ($30 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 7.2% better value.