Radeon PRO W6800 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Radeon PRO W6800
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6800
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 297.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+297.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,249) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6800 and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Radeon PRO W6800
The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 21,513 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti leads by 6.1%. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 544.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270 | 21,513+6% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4352+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS+32% | 13.45 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz+50% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+9% | 88 |
| TMUs | 240 | 272+13% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4.3 MB+473% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 5.5 MB+38% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 68+13% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 190.9% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 6.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+191% | 11 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 616 GB/s+7% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 352-bit+38% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 5.5 MB+38% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1 | 86.1+6% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti costs 73.3% less ($1649 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 298.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W6800 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249 | $999-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249 | $600-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 35.9+299% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | TU102 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #74 | #66 |
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