GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs Radeon RX 6800
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 45.5% more VRAM (16 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $370 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 66.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($370) |
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 Radeon RX 6800
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.
Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 and the Radeon RX 6800 reaches 22,056 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 544 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,513 | 22,056+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+13% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.45 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2105 MHz+36% |
| ROPs | 88 | 96+9% |
| TMUs | 272+13% | 240 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+473% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+38% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68+13% | 60 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 Radeon RX 6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 20.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 16 GB+45% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 616 GB/s+20% | 512 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 352-bit+38% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+38% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 6800's 250W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.1 | 88.2+2% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579 and now averages $370. The Radeon RX 6800 costs 38.3% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 59.6 (Radeon RX 6800) — the Radeon RX 6800 offers 66% better value. The Radeon RX 6800 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $579-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $370-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.9 | 59.6+66% |
| Codename | TU102 | Navi 21 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #66 | #65 |
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