GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+37.5%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $379 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 37% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 66.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($379) |
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 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
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 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,599 points. Launch price was $379.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 22,599 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) with 544 Tensor cores vs 144.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,513 | 22,599+5% |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 4608+6% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.45 TFLOPS | 23.7 TFLOPS+76% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2572 MHz+66% |
| ROPs | 88+83% | 48 |
| TMUs | 272+89% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 4.5 MB+5% |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB | 32 MB+482% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68+89% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 544+278% | 144 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). 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 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). 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 Ti 8GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 180W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 86.1 | 125.5+46% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB launched at $379 and now averages $379. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB costs 36.8% less ($221 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers 66% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $379-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $379-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.9 | 59.6+66% |
| Codename | TU102 | GB206 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | April 16 2025 |
| Ranking | #66 | #60 |
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