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 $229 less on MSRP ($470 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.9 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($470 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 184W instead of 295W, a 111W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 280mm, a 51mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅12.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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48.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$470 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).
❌60.3% higher power demand at 295W vs 184W.
❌22.3% longer card at 280mm vs 229mm.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

2021

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $229 less on MSRP ($470 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.9 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($470 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 184W instead of 295W, a 111W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 280mm, a 51mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅12.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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48.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$470 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $470 MSRP).
❌60.3% higher power demand at 295W vs 184W.
❌22.3% longer card at 280mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon VII better than GeForce RTX 2060 12GB?

Yes. Radeon VII is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 12.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon VII is about 48.7% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $470 MSRP, and you are getting 12.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB 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, Radeon VII is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 12GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 2060 12GB make more sense than Radeon VII?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (184W vs 295W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $470 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon VII. The trade-off is that Radeon VII currently gives you 2.3% higher G3D Mark and 12.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 2060 12GB 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 12GB Benchmark Check

Radeon VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	155 FPS	200 FPS
medium	137 FPS	185 FPS
high	124 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	184 FPS
medium	107 FPS	154 FPS
high	95 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	118 FPS
medium	64 FPS	99 FPS
high	49 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	69 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Open Radeon VII

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	317 FPS	370 FPS
medium	269 FPS	321 FPS
high	218 FPS	252 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	235 FPS
medium	180 FPS	204 FPS
high	146 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	111 FPS	108 FPS
medium	93 FPS	91 FPS
high	77 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	58 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Open Radeon VII

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	717 FPS	734 FPS
medium	574 FPS	587 FPS
high	478 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	550 FPS
medium	430 FPS	440 FPS
high	359 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	367 FPS
medium	287 FPS	294 FPS
high	239 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	183 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 12GB Open Radeon VII

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
1080p
low	432 FPS	545 FPS
medium	366 FPS	476 FPS
high	296 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	434 FPS
medium	308 FPS	383 FPS
high	239 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	205 FPS	276 FPS
medium	169 FPS	260 FPS
high	157 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and Radeon VII

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 VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB scores 15,935 and the Radeon VII reaches 16,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is built on Turing while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	15,935	16,308+2%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2176	3840+76%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+87%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1750 MHz+6%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	240+76%
L1 Cache	2.1 MB+123%	0.94 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 VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 204.8% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the Radeon VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	1024 GB/s+205%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
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 VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII). 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 VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
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 VII's 295W — a 46.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 12GB	Radeon VII
TDP	184W-38%	295W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	229mm	280mm
Height	113mm	125mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	88°C-1%	89°C
Perf/Watt	86.6+57%	55.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB launched at $470 MSRP, while the Radeon VII launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB costs 32.8% less ($229 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) vs 23.3 (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 45.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).