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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅88.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 57.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 106% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 57.4 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

2025

Why buy it

✅88.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 106% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 57.4 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 57.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB better than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER averages 88.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,024 vs 19,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is a 2025 card with FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1, while GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is about $350 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 106%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $699 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
1080p
low	168 FPS	160 FPS
medium	148 FPS	140 FPS
high	131 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	143 FPS
medium	113 FPS	120 FPS
high	100 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	65 FPS
medium	72 FPS	57 FPS
high	58 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
1080p
low	455 FPS	133 FPS
medium	392 FPS	100 FPS
high	319 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	91 FPS
medium	235 FPS	59 FPS
high	206 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	47 FPS
medium	110 FPS	33 FPS
high	93 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
1080p
low	823 FPS	630 FPS
medium	663 FPS	497 FPS
high	584 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	404 FPS
medium	504 FPS	338 FPS
high	433 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	229 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	269 FPS
medium	347 FPS	221 FPS
high	292 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	117 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
1080p
low	546 FPS	235 FPS
medium	466 FPS	197 FPS
high	399 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	180 FPS
medium	384 FPS	153 FPS
high	310 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	97 FPS
medium	260 FPS	77 FPS
high	227 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	49 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the RDNA 4 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2530 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,024 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB reaches 20,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB uses RDNA 4, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2530 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
G3D Mark Score	19,467	20,024+3%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 4
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Boost Clock	1815 MHz	2530 MHz+39%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — a 55% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+55%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	VCN 5.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	VCN 5.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	77.9	267.0+243%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB launched at $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB costs 50.1% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 57.4 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers 106.5% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).