GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon Pro W6800X

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GPU

GeForce RTX 2080

2018Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz

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Radeon Pro W6800X

2021Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2087 MHz

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GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon Pro W6800X Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 2080

7.906 GB 215

18,676

+3.8%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

18,000

0.0%

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon Pro W6800X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon Pro W6800X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 315.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Radeon Pro W6800X is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅22.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅304.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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300.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon Pro W6800X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 22.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2080 instead at 18,676 vs 18,000, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro W6800X is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 32 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), a 7nm process instead of 12nm, and 60 vs 46 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2080 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,100 cheaper on MSRP at $699 vs $2,799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 315.5% (26.7 vs 6.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2080 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon Pro W6800X has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon Pro W6800X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro W6800X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X carries 32 GB. Radeon Pro W6800X gives you 304.8% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 and 256-bit on the Radeon Pro W6800X.

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

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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%

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 came in at $699, while the Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2080 was 75% cheaper ($2100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 317.2% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Pro W6800X (2021 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP	$699-75%	$2799
Performance per Dollar	26.7+317%	6.4
Codename	TU104	Navi 21
Release	September 20 2018	August 3 2021
Ranking	#94	#158

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