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

✅+21.1% 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

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7400 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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75.4% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 58.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 44.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,654 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅+21.1% 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 $150 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 44.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm 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 + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7400 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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75.4% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 58.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,654 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon RX 7400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 11,654 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 7400 is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

Radeon RX 7400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 6nm 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 is about 75.4% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 21.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7400 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 7400 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 7400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7400 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 (43W vs 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 21.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7400 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 7400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	108 FPS	205 FPS
medium	98 FPS	187 FPS
high	82 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	172 FPS
medium	83 FPS	139 FPS
high	69 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	89 FPS
medium	43 FPS	74 FPS
high	31 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	290 FPS	340 FPS
medium	247 FPS	282 FPS
high	197 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	211 FPS
medium	164 FPS	175 FPS
high	131 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	97 FPS
medium	91 FPS	79 FPS
high	75 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	47 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	635 FPS	524 FPS
medium	508 FPS	420 FPS
high	423 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	393 FPS
medium	381 FPS	315 FPS
high	318 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	262 FPS
medium	254 FPS	210 FPS
high	212 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	428 FPS	524 FPS
medium	354 FPS	420 FPS
high	286 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	393 FPS
medium	302 FPS	315 FPS
high	235 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	262 FPS
medium	166 FPS	210 FPS
high	154 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	131 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 7400

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 7400

The Radeon RX 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,654 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 7400's 11,654 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 21.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7400 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7400). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7400). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2300 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 28 (Radeon RX 7400) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
G3D Mark Score	14,114+21%	11,654
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1920+7%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	16.49 TFLOPS+156%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2300 MHz+37%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120+7%	112
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+280%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30+7%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7400 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 7400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 7400 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7400 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 7400) — a 162.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7400) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+163%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7400). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7400). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7400's 43W — a 115.3% difference. The Radeon RX 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 450W (Radeon RX 7400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 7400
TDP	160W	43W-73%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	271.0+207%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7400 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 7400 costs 43% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 58.6 (Radeon RX 7400) — the Radeon RX 7400 offers 45% better value. The Radeon RX 7400 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).