AMD
Radeon RX 5600 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
RTX 2060
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 5600 and RTX 2060 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 2060 outperforms RX 5600 by 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+3%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 5600 vs GeForce RTX 2060: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 5600 and RTX 2060 shows a 3% advantage for RTX 2060 in gaming performance, while RX 5600 may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMD
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3940
10083
100100
6060
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 5600 is the best overall choice
RX 5600 leads in combined game performance. RX 5600 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 5600 leads in the combined performance index
RTX 2060 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 113–118of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 2060
137 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 5600
100/100 · Price $229The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
39
40Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
34
35Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
32
33Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
83
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
62Better
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSRDLSS 2
LengthVaries by board229 mm
OpenGL4.64.6
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
TFLOPS6.396.451Better
Power consumption125 WBetter160 W
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Release date20202019
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0Turing
ThicknessIGPDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Launch price$229Better$349
Shader units / cores2304Better1920
Clock speed1130 - 1560 MHz1365-1680 MHzBetter
Base clock1130 MHz1365 MHzBetter
Boost clock1560 MHz1680 MHzBetter
VRAM6 GB GDDR66 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency12 GHz14 GHzBetter
Memory bus192 bit192 bit
Memory bandwidth288 GB/s336 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption125 WBetter160 W
Process node7 nmBetter12 nm
Die size251 mm²Better445 mm²
Memory cacheL2 3 MBBetterL1 64 KB, L2 3 MB
Transistor count10300 million10800 millionBetter
Max monitors45
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoYes
Recommended PSUVaries by board450 W
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RX 5600RTX 2060
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
12 FPSEstimated 63%
13 FPSEstimated 63%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 56%
Black Myth: WukongRX 560023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560012 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%RX 56005 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 560023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560012 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%RX 56005 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
Counter-Strike 2RX 5600191 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060192 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5600134 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060135 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560088 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 206092 FPSEstimated 71%RX 560027 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206028 FPSEstimated 64%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 5600123 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060124 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5600106 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060107 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560064 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 206067 FPSEstimated 71%RX 560018 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 64%
Forza Horizon 5RX 5600156 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 2060156 FPSEstimated 80%RX 5600101 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060101 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560079 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 206083 FPSEstimated 71%RX 560040 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206042 FPSEstimated 64%
God of War RagnarökRX 560023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560012 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%RX 56005 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 5600101 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060101 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560084 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 206085 FPSEstimated 74%RX 560057 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 206060 FPSEstimated 71%RX 560018 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 64%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 560023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560012 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%RX 56005 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 560023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560012 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%RX 56005 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
StarfieldRX 560023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 560012 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%RX 56005 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10039403%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10044452%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10045462%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10060600%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001008319%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10049490%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10048480%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10045462%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10051510%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10045462%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRDLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0Turing
Process node7 nmBetter12 nm
Release date20202019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count10300 million10800 millionBetter
Die size251 mm²Better445 mm²
Shader units / cores2304Better1920
Base clock1130 MHz1365 MHzBetter
Boost clock1560 MHz1680 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
LengthVaries by board229 mm
ThicknessIGPDual-slot
Recommended PSUVaries by board450 W
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoYes
Max monitors45
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 5600 and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM6 GB GDDR66 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit192 bit
TFLOPS6.396.451Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RX 5600 or RTX 2060?+
RX 5600 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 5600 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 2060 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 2060 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 5600 offers more overall performance, while RX 5600 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 2060 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 5600 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 5600 leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 5600 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 5600 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 5600 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 5600 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RX 5600 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.