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

✅1.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 160W instead of 225W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 16,183).
❌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 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅+14.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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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28.7% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌40.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅1.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 160W instead of 225W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+14.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 16,183).
❌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 XT 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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28.7% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌40.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 14.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

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

Radeon RX 5700 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 14.7% more raw performance headroom, 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 leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is easier to justify on price alone at $349 MSRP, but Radeon RX 5700 XT is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon RX 5700 XT is about 28.7% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 14.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 2060 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $349 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 28.7% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, Radeon RX 5700 XT is still the safer long-term pick.

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 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	108 FPS	159 FPS
medium	98 FPS	140 FPS
high	82 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	134 FPS
medium	83 FPS	108 FPS
high	69 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	81 FPS
medium	43 FPS	69 FPS
high	31 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	290 FPS	298 FPS
medium	247 FPS	250 FPS
high	197 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	176 FPS
medium	164 FPS	147 FPS
high	131 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	88 FPS
medium	91 FPS	74 FPS
high	75 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	635 FPS	728 FPS
medium	508 FPS	583 FPS
high	423 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	546 FPS
medium	381 FPS	437 FPS
high	318 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	364 FPS
medium	254 FPS	291 FPS
high	212 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	428 FPS	535 FPS
medium	354 FPS	456 FPS
high	286 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	439 FPS
medium	302 FPS	376 FPS
high	235 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	265 FPS
medium	166 FPS	249 FPS
high	154 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	182 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 16,183 — the Radeon RX 5700 XT leads by 14.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1905 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	14,114	16,183+15%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	9.754 TFLOPS+51%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1905 MHz+13%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	160+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
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 XT has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 XT) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
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 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
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 VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
TDP	160W-29%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	229mm	272mm
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+23%	71.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 22.3% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 36.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 12.2% better value.