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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅29.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 305mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W5700X is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅102.4% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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42.9% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌14.2% longer card at 305mm vs 267mm.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅29.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 305mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅102.4% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W5700X is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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42.9% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌14.2% longer card at 305mm vs 267mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 better than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 29.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro W5700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2080 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2080 is about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 29.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 51.7%. Radeon Pro W5700X is the newer 2019 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro W5700X make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 currently gives you 6.2% higher G3D Mark and 29.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 51.7%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	159 FPS	198 FPS
medium	141 FPS	182 FPS
high	123 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	183 FPS
medium	109 FPS	153 FPS
high	96 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	115 FPS
medium	68 FPS	96 FPS
high	54 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	413 FPS	254 FPS
medium	347 FPS	213 FPS
high	282 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	164 FPS
medium	221 FPS	139 FPS
high	192 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	81 FPS
medium	108 FPS	69 FPS
high	91 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	783 FPS	778 FPS
medium	634 FPS	624 FPS
high	560 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	606 FPS	594 FPS
medium	492 FPS	475 FPS
high	420 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	409 FPS	396 FPS
medium	331 FPS	314 FPS
high	277 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	529 FPS	390 FPS
medium	460 FPS	341 FPS
high	395 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	316 FPS
medium	376 FPS	276 FPS
high	307 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	197 FPS
medium	257 FPS	182 FPS
high	224 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and Radeon Pro W5700X

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.

Radeon Pro W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the GeForce RTX 2080 leads by 6.2%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	18,676+6%	17,591
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2944+28%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS+7%	9.4 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	2040 MHz+19%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 102.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	16 GB+102%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 4.8% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	215W	205W-5%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	305mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.9+1%	85.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 30% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 51.7% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).