GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile vs Radeon RX 9060 XT
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Popular choices:
Radeon RX 9060 XT
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 9060 XT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile and Radeon RX 9060 XT
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.
Radeon RX 9060 XT
The Radeon RX 9060 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 18 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2220 MHz to 3230 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,070 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile scores 19,468 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT reaches 20,070 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 9060 XT uses RDNA 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Raw compute: 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 26.46 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 3230 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT) with 384 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,468 | 20,070+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+50% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.585 TFLOPS | 26.46 TFLOPS+176% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 3230 MHz+107% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+50% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9060 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+40% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 500W (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 129.8 | 133.8+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 XT is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 44 |
| Release | April 2 2020 | May 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #144 | #72 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile and Radeon RX 9060 XT
