GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon 8060S
GeForce RTX 2080
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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
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The Radeon 8060S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8060S.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 69% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 232.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+232.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) |
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 and Radeon 8060S
GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon 8060S
The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the Radeon 8060S reaches 17,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S) with 368 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,676+4% | 17,989 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944+15% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+47% |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2900 MHz+70% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+15% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+15% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8060S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2080 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+75% | 256 GB/s (Max) |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System Shared |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| 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) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 118.5% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 55W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 116mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9 | 327.1+276% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 68.8% less ($550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 232% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699-13% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-69% | $800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.7+232% | 22.5 |
| Codename | TU104 | Strix Halo |
| Release | September 20 2018 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #94 | #98 |
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