GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon Pro W6800X
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6800X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6800X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $2,799 for the Radeon Pro W6800X, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1061.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1061.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,799) |
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 Pro W6800X
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 Pro W6800X
The Radeon Pro W6800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the Radeon Pro W6800X reaches 18,000 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 Pro W6800X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2087 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 60 (Radeon Pro W6800X) with 368 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,676+4% | 18,000 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944 | 3840+30% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS | 16.03 TFLOPS+59% |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2087 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 184 | 240+30% |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB+287% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 60+30% |
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 Pro W6800X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro W6800X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 304.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB | 32 GB+305% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 576 GB/s+29% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 200W — a 7.2% difference. The Radeon Pro W6800X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 200W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 116mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9 | 90.0+4% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799 and now averages $2799. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 91.1% less ($2549 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 1067.2% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699-75% | $2799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-91% | $2799 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.7+1067% | 6.4 |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 21 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #94 | #158 |
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