
RTX 2000E Ada Generation vs Radeon RX 6800S

RTX 2000E Ada Generation
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 2000E Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $800 versus $999 for the RTX 2000E Ada Generation, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 29.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) | ✅More affordable ($800) |
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 RTX 2000E Ada Generation and Radeon RX 6800S

RTX 2000E Ada Generation
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,252 points. Launch price was $649.

Radeon RX 6800S
The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation scores 15,252 and the Radeon RX 6800S reaches 15,841 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 2130 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 22 RT cores (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 88 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,252 | 15,841+4% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+38% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12 TFLOPS+40% | 8.602 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2130 MHz+1% | 2100 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 88 | 128+45% |
| L1 Cache | 2.8 MB+460% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 22 | 32+45% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 RTX 2000E Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 2000E Ada Generation gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800S has 8 GB. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the RTX 2000E Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 256 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-30% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 167mm | — |
| Height | 68mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 217.9+38% | 158.4 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The Radeon RX 6800S costs 19.9% less ($199 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the Radeon RX 6800S offers 29.4% better value. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $800-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $999 | $800-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3 | 19.8+29% |
| Codename | AD107 | Navi 23 |
| Release | February 12 2024 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #107 | #135 |
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