GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2060, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $813 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
€315
Performance
13%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,128
Performance
18%
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)

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.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 starts at $315 EUR against $1,128 EUR for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~159% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $729 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws just 160W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the Radeon RX 5700 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060's 6GB can fall short.

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?

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

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. The GeForce RTX 2060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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.

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $813 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out ahead.

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

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

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,680 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

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

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060Radeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP160 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJan 2019Jul 2019