Is it time to replace the GeForce RTX 2060?
The GeForce RTX 2060 came out in 2019, so it is 7 years old and the newest games treat it as entry level. On our scale it scores 18 with 6 GB of memory, which puts it in C tier.
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Best upgrade from the GeForce RTX 2060
Cards that are clearly faster, ranked by speed gained per dollar.
Best upgrades from the GeForce RTX 2060
| Card | Faster by | Launch price |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | +272% | $599 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | +233% | $549 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | +178% | $499 |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | +144% | $349 |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | +139% | $299 |
Cards at least 25% faster with a launch price of $600 or less, best speed gain per dollar first. Change the budget above for other ranges.
What the best upgrades look like
In our list, the strongest option under $600 is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB, about 2.4 times as fast than the GeForce RTX 2060, with a launch price of $299. The cheapest of the five is the Radeon RX 9070 XT at 3.7 times as fast and $599. The table ranks them by speed gained per dollar, so the best value is not always the fastest card.
Memory is part of the answer: the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB and the picks have 8 to 16 GB. Power is the other: they are rated 150 to 304 W against 160 W for the GeForce RTX 2060.
The picks one by one
Radeon RX 9070 XT: about 3.7 times as fast, 16 GB, 304 W, $599 at launch. Radeon RX 9070: about 3.3 times as fast, 16 GB, 220 W, $549 at launch. Radeon RX 7800 XT: about 2.8 times as fast, 16 GB, 263 W, $499 at launch. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: about 2.4 times as fast, 16 GB, 160 W, $349 at launch. Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB: about 2.4 times as fast, 8 GB, 150 W, $299 at launch.
Questions
What is a good upgrade from a GeForce RTX 2060?
In our list, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is about 272% faster for $599 at launch.
How much faster is the best pick than the GeForce RTX 2060?
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is about 2.4 times as fast, and the cheapest option, the Radeon RX 9070 XT, is 3.7 times as fast.