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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)

NVIDIA
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AMD
Performance
GeForce RTX 2080
40,27831% of 129,772
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
No data available

The GeForce RTX 2080 has 31% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2080
57.6235% of 165.13
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
No data available

The GeForce RTX 2080 has 35% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2018 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU104) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2080 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 2080 includes 2,944 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,515 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 368 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 2080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 215 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 2080 has the 51st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 31.04% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 40,278 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 57.62. This is the 69th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $349. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 44) and is manufactured on a 4 nm process.

Memory

The RX 9060 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,518 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 322.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RX 9060 XT includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,700 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 3,130 MHz. It usually operates at 2,530 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 32 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 9060 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 160 W.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 4.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2018Q2 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$699$349
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
Low - 1080p
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118 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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89 FPS
High - 1080p
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69 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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36 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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27 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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15 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2080 orRadeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2080 orRadeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 907020.33-13%
GeForce RTX 507021.96-6%
Arc B58022.64-3%
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)23.27
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti23.41+1%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)23.83+2%
GeForce RTX 508026.29+13%
GeForce RTX 406029.9+29%
Arc A77029.91+29%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2080
40,27831% of 129,772
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
No data available

The GeForce RTX 2080 has 31% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

GeForce RTX 2080's 40,278 performance score ranks it 51st among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2080
57.6235% of 165.13
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
No data available

The GeForce RTX 2080 has 89% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

GeForce RTX 2080's 57.62 performance per dollar ranks it 69th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2080 orRadeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 506047,201.5+17%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47,166+17%
GeForce RTX 307043,359+8%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)43,112+7%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER40,963+2%
GeForce RTX 208040,278
Arc A77039,253-3%
Radeon RX 6600 XT39,051-3%
Radeon RX 760038,805.5-4%
Arc B58038,258-5%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2080 orRadeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
11,126
15,847
(+42.43%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
10,820
16,565
(+53.1%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
143,576
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
27,620
37,142
(+34.48%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
29,073.5
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PassMark G3D Mark
18,724
20,528
(+9.63%)
PassMark G2D Mark
899
1,197
(+33.15%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
CodenameTU104Navi 44
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 4.0
Process Size12 nm4 nm
Transistors13,600 million29,700 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
Memory Size8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s322.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz2,518 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit128 bit
L1 Cache64 KB--
L2 Cache4 MB4 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)215 W160 W
Suggested PSU550 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
Stream Processors (SP)--2,048
CUDA Cores2,944--
Compute Units (CU)--32
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)46--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)184128
Render Output Units (ROP)6464
Tensor Cores368--
Ray Accelerators--32
Ray Tracing Cores46--
Core Clock Speed1,515 MHz1,700 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,710 MHz3,130 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)--2,530 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate109.4 GPixel/s200.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate314.6 GTexel/s400.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance10.07 TFLOPS25.64 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance314.6 GFLOPS801.3 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.02.2
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.