GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX Vega 56

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

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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%

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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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. 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 Vega 56
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 56 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 Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design and Radeon RX Vega 56

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 Vega 56

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1156 MHz to 1471 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,026 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design scores 12,766 and the Radeon RX Vega 56 reaches 13,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Raw compute: 6.447 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1095 MHz vs 1471 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	12,766	13,026+2%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2944	3584+22%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.447 TFLOPS	10.54 TFLOPS+63%
Boost Clock	1095 MHz	1471 MHz+34%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+230%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Vega 56 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 Vega 56
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 410 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 56) — a 6.8% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 56. Bus width: 256-bit vs 2048-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s	410 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	256-bit	2048-bit+700%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56). 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 Vega 56
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12 (12_1)
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX Vega 56
Encoder	NVENC 6	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon RX Vega 56's 210W — a 89.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 280mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.