Radeon Pro W6800X 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 Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6800X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6800X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| 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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $2,799 for the Radeon Pro W6800X, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1061.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1061.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,799) | ✅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 Pro W6800X and GeForce RTX 2080
Radeon Pro W6800X
The Radeon Pro W6800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.
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 Pro W6800X scores 18,000 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 Pro W6800X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 2087 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 368.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,000 | 18,676+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+30% | 2944 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.03 TFLOPS+59% | 10.07 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2087 MHz+22% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+30% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2.9 MB+287% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+30% | 46 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | 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 Pro W6800X comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 304.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+305% | 7.906 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+29% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6800X draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 7.2% difference. The Radeon Pro W6800X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-7% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.0+4% | 86.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799 MSRP and currently averages $2799, while the GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 and now averages $250. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 91.1% less ($2549 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 1067.2% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2799 | $699-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2799 | $250-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4 | 74.7+1067% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | TU104 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #158 | #94 |
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