GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon R9 290
The GeForce RTX 2060 is much faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 2060 has 33% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 2060 fills pixels 33% faster.
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GeForce RTX 2060 maps textures 33% faster.
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GeForce RTX 2060 moves data 5% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon R9 290?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060. It's 114% faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 15/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 2060 than Radeon R9 290?expand_more
114% 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 R9 290?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 GeForce RTX 2060 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 15/100 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 R9 290?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15/100, Radeon R9 290 scores 7/100. 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 R9 290 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 R9 290?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the stronger pick at 15/100. 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 R9 290?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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