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RTX 2060 12GB vs RX 9070 XT 16GB

GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark

RX 9070 XT 16GB records 244.9% more FPS than RTX 2060 12GB in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark (469 vs 136 FPS). Choose another pair in the full comparison tool if you want to explore a different upgrade.

RX 9070 XT 16GB records 244.9% more FPS than RTX 2060 12GB in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark

RX 9070 XT 16GB recorded 469 FPS against 136 FPS for RTX 2060 12GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.

RTX 2060 12GB

136Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
54.2 / 100
Graphics memory
12GB
Released
December 2021
GPUsed cards tested
10

RX 9070 XT 16GB

469Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
83.5 / 100
Graphics memory
16GB
Released
March 2025
GPUsed cards tested
15

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What does this comparison mean?

An RX 9070 XT offers a large measured increase over the RTX 2060 12GB, alongside 16GB rather than 12GB. This spans Turing and RDNA 4, so it changes architecture and software platform together. A buyer should check the complete system and required applications; the large benchmark lead is not a test of the existing PC's compatibility.

RTX 2060 12GB has 12GB and RX 9070 XT 16GB has 16GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.

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The two GPUs in context

RTX 2060 12GB

This is the later 12GB GDDR6 RTX 2060, retaining Turing architecture. MSI documented a December 2021 release for its 12GB board.

RX 9070 XT 16GB

The RX 9070 XT combines RDNA 4 and 16GB of GDDR6. AMD documented partner availability from March 2025.

Release and feature sources: RTX 2060 12GB source · RX 9070 XT 16GB source.

How the figures are compared

Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.

GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.

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