Radeon 8060S vs GeForce RTX 2080
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The Radeon 8060S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8060S.
| Insight | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 69% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 232.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+232.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($250) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8060S and GeForce RTX 2080
Radeon 8060S
The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 8060S scores 17,989 and the GeForce RTX 2080 reaches 18,676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon 8060S) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon 8060S) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 368.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,989 | 18,676+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Turing |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2944+15% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS+47% | 10.07 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+70% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 184+15% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 46+15% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 8060S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080. Bus width: System Shared vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 7.906 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8060S) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8060S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 118.5% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8060S) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-74% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 327.1+276% | 86.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8060S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 and now averages $250. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 68.8% less ($550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 232% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $699-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $250-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.5 | 74.7+232% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | TU104 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #98 | #94 |
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