GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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 9060 XT 16GB

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

108%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

108%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

107%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

105%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

105%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

105%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

104%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

104%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

104%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

104%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

103%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

103%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

102%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

102%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

102%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

100%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

98%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

97%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

97%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

97%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

96%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

95%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

95%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

94%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

93%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

93%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

91%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

91%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

89%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4 (2025) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $349 for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 21.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349)

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 RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the RDNA 4 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2530 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,024 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB reaches 20,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB uses RDNA 4, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2530 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
G3D Mark Score	19,467	20,024+3%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 4
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Boost Clock	1815 MHz	2530 MHz+39%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — a 55% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+55%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	77.9	267.0+243%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER costs 19.8% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 57.4 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 21.1% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).