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.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

Why buy it

✅6.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅353.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 120).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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234.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌72.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 145W.

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 223.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 145W instead of 250W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.2% in PassMark G3D (21,513 vs 20,836), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $700 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 223.6% (69.7 vs 21.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.

GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 and the GeForce RTX 5060 reaches 20,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) with 544 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
G3D Mark Score	21,513+3%	20,836
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	19.18 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2497 MHz+62%
ROPs	88+83%	48
TMUs	272+127%	120
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+13%	3.8 MB
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	32 MB+482%
Ray Tracing Cores	68+127%	30
Tensor Cores	544+353%	120

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 5060 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gives you 37.5% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Memory bus width is 352-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+38%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+175%	128-bit
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	32 MB+482%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
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 Ti) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 6th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 53.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
TDP	250W	145W-42%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	86.1	143.7+67%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti came in at $999, while the GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 5060 was 70.1% cheaper ($700 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 224.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5060 (2025 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP	$999	$299-70%
Performance per Dollar	21.5	69.7+224%
Codename	TU102	GB206
Release	September 20 2018	May 19 2025
Ranking	#66	#69

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