GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 8060S

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8060S

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 8060S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080	Radeon RX 8060S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $91 versus $500 for the Radeon RX 8060S, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 436% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080	Radeon RX 8060S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+436%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($91)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1080 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8060S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon RX 8060S

GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon RX 8060S

The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the Radeon RX 8060S reaches 16,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 8060S uses RDNA 3.5. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 40 (Radeon RX 8060S). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Radeon RX 8060S
G3D Mark Score	15,609	16,000+3%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.5
Shading Units	2560+6300%	40
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2900 MHz+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Radeon RX 8060S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1080 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Radeon RX 8060S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR5X	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s+25%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Radeon RX 8060S
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Radeon RX 8060S
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 55W — a 106.4% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8060S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Radeon RX 8060S
TDP	180W	55W-69%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.7	290.9+236%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $91, while the Radeon RX 8060S launched at $500 and now averages $500. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 81.8% less ($409 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 32.0 (Radeon RX 8060S) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 435.9% better value. The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).