GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 5060 Ti 8GB

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

111%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

110%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

108%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

106%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

104%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

104%

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Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

103%

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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

101%

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GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

101%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

100%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

99%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

99%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

99%

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Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

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Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

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Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

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GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

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Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

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Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

91%

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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+37.5%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $379 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 37% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 66.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+66.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($379)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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 5060 Ti 8GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,599 points. Launch price was $379.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB scores 22,599 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 21,513 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) with 144 Tensor cores vs 544.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
G3D Mark Score	22,599+5%	21,513
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4608+6%	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.7 TFLOPS+76%	13.45 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2572 MHz+66%	1545 MHz
ROPs	48	88+83%
TMUs	144	272+89%
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+5%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+482%	5.5 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36	68+89%
Tensor Cores	144	544+278%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	11 GB+38%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	616 GB/s+38%
Bus Width	128-bit	352-bit+175%
L2 Cache	32 MB+482%	5.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 9th gen	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 6th gen	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	125.5+46%	86.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $379, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB costs 36.8% less ($221 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers 66% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).