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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon R5 230

The GeForce RTX 2060 is slower than the Radeon R5 230 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Is 4 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $259.48
  • Up to 21% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon R5 230 ranks 4 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Logo
GeForce RTX 2060
6451 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
200 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 2060 has 3126% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 2060 fills pixels 3126% faster.

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GeForce RTX 2060 maps textures 3932% faster.

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GeForce RTX 2060 has 5 GB more VRAM.

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AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
10.67 GB/s

GeForce RTX 2060 moves data 3049% faster.

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Radeon R5 230 draws 141W less power.

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DDR3
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64-bit
GeForce 20
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Volcanic Islands (R5 200)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230. It's 27% faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 15/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon R5 230 than GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
27% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon R5 230 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon R5 230?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15/100, Radeon R5 230 scores 19/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon R5 230 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon R5 230?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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