GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro Vega 64X
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 64X.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design and Radeon Pro Vega 64X
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the Radeon Pro Vega 64X reaches 13,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,513+1% | 13,369 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4096+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.636 TFLOPS | 12.03 TFLOPS+81% |
| Boost Clock | 1080 MHz | 1468 MHz+36% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 192 | 256+33% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64X's 250W — a 103% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-68% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 168.9+216% | 53.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $2200 |
| Codename | TU104 | Vega 10 |
| Release | April 2 2020 | March 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #184 | #190 |
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