GeForce RTX 5060 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

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

104%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

99%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

98%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

97%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

94%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

94%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

92%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

92%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

91%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

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 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 5060 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 2080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 37.5% more VRAM (11 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 94.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($299)	⚠️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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

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

The GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti reaches 21,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) with 120 Tensor cores vs 544.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
G3D Mark Score	20,836	21,513+3%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3840	4352+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.18 TFLOPS+43%	13.45 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2497 MHz+62%	1545 MHz
ROPs	48	88+83%
TMUs	120	272+127%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB	4.3 MB+13%
L2 Cache	32 MB+482%	5.5 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	68+127%
Tensor Cores	120	544+353%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	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 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) 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) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	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) 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	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) 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) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	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 draws 145W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 250W — a 53.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
TDP	145W-42%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85°C
Perf/Watt	143.7+67%	86.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 50.2% less ($301 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 94.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).