GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX 6800M

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#44

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

135%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

130%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

117%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

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Radeon RX 6800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6800M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design and Radeon RX 6800M

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1095 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,766 points.

Radeon RX 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design scores 12,766 and the Radeon RX 6800M reaches 13,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 6.447 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1095 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 368 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	12,766	13,295+4%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2944+15%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.447 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1095 MHz	2390 MHz+118%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+480%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+15%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M 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 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s	384 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	NVENC 6	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 57.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.