Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Radeon RX 6700 XT
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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 RX 6700 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6700 XT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RX 6700 XT and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Radeon RX 6700 XT
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,754 points. Launch price was $479.
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6700 XT scores 19,754 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 384.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,754+1% | 19,468 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS+38% | 9.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+65% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 48+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6700 XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 448 GB/s+17% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Decoder: UVD vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6700 XT draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 150W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 110mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 85.9 | 129.8+51% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $230 | — |
| Codename | Navi 22 | TU104 |
| Release | March 3 2021 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #80 | #144 |
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