Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#44

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 56 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.

Radeon RX Vega 56 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 56 and GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

Radeon RX Vega 56

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1156 MHz to 1471 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,026 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1095 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,766 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 13,026 and the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,766 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 6.447 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1471 MHz vs 1095 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	13,026+2%	12,766
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+22%	2944
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.54 TFLOPS+63%	6.447 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1471 MHz+34%	1095 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	224+22%	184
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	2.9 MB+230%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 410 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) — a 6.8% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 56. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	410 GB/s+7%	384 GB/s
Bus Width	2048-bit+700%	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 12 (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs NVENC 6 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC 6
Decoder	UVD 7.0	NVDEC 4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 210W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 89.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 0W (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs None. Card length: 280mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.