Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
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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 9060 XT 8GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. 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 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,883 points. Launch price was $299.
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 9060 XT 8GB scores 19,883 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 3130 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 384.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,883+2% | 19,468 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 25.64 TFLOPS+168% | 9.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz+101% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 192+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 48+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s+40% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) 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 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 132.6+2% | 129.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | — |
| Codename | Navi 44 | TU104 |
| Release | June 4 2025 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #79 | #144 |
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