GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
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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 Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB 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 2080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (260mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 42% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 62.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($349) |
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 9060 XT 16 GB
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 9060 XT 16 GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,352 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 20,352 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti leads by 5.7%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB uses RDNA 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) with 544 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,513+6% | 20,352 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+113% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.45 TFLOPS | 25.64 TFLOPS+91% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 3130 MHz+103% |
| ROPs | 88+38% | 64 |
| TMUs | 272+113% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+38% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68+113% | 32 |
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 Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — a 92.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 16 GB+45% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 616 GB/s+93% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 352-bit+175% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+38% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 260mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 78.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 260mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 78-8% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.1 | 127.2+48% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB costs 41.8% less ($251 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 62.4% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $349-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $349-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.9 | 58.3+62% |
| Codename | TU102 | Navi 44 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | June 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #66 | #77 |
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