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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. That said, the Radeon RX 5700 is the smarter buy on value — $549 EUR less for the performance on offer.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
€931
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD Radeon
RX 5700
Price
€382
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 2,176)
+5% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,650 MHz)

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 5700 currently lists from $382 EUR, $549 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at $931 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~144% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $532 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 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 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 5700 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

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

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

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER worth the extra $549 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 comes out ahead.

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

Choose the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERRadeon RX 5700
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,1762,304
Ray Tracing Cores34
Tensor / AI Cores272

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERRadeon RX 5700
Base Clock1,470 MHz1,465 MHz
Boost Clock1,650 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERRadeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERRadeon RX 5700
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jul 2019