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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the Radeon RX 5700 XT is out front, significantly faster, roughly 38% up on the GeForce RTX 2060.

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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060
Price
R$1,400✓
Performance
13/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

R$1,400Placa de Vídeo Gamer Ninja NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Ronin, 6GB, GDDR6, Ray Tracing, GN-PV-NVRTX20606D6
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AMD Radeon
RX 5700 XT
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
18/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 1,920)
+33% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 336 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
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Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2060

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2060 sips power at 160W next to the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 5700 XT's 8GB (vs 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2060 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster card by about 38%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the GeForce RTX 2060?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, roughly 38% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon RX 5700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster card by about 38%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,9202,560✓
Ray Tracing Cores30—
Tensor / AI Cores240—

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,605 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,680 MHz1,905 MHz✓

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth336 GB/s448 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon RX 5700 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP160 W✓225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJan 2019Jul 2019