GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX 5600 XT
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600 XT.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 RX 5600 XT
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 RX 5600 XT
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the Radeon RX 5600 XT reaches 13,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5600 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,513 | 13,453 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.636 TFLOPS | 7.188 TFLOPS+8% |
| Boost Clock | 1080 MHz | 1560 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+33% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 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 RX 5600 XT 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 RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 5600 XT has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 336 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — a 4.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 352 GB/s+5% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 5600 XT's 150W — a 60.9% 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 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-47% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 168.9+88% | 89.7 |
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