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 Ti

2018

Why buy it

✅277.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 144).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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163.6% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 59.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅4.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $620 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 176.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.6 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅277.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 144).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅4.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $620 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 176.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.6 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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163.6% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 59.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB averages 4.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,599 vs 21,513 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is a 2025 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, while GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a 2018 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?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2018, better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $379 MSRP. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is about $620 cheaper on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 4.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.0% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $379 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (180W vs 250W), and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $999 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	158 FPS	176 FPS
medium	145 FPS	161 FPS
high	127 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	141 FPS
medium	111 FPS	117 FPS
high	96 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	92 FPS
medium	63 FPS	78 FPS
high	50 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	414 FPS	490 FPS
medium	366 FPS	402 FPS
high	312 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	264 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	293 FPS	318 FPS
medium	249 FPS	255 FPS
high	215 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	178 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	160 FPS
medium	120 FPS	135 FPS
high	101 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	866 FPS	856 FPS
medium	703 FPS	694 FPS
high	614 FPS	616 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	508 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	665 FPS
medium	541 FPS	531 FPS
high	460 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	381 FPS
4K
low	457 FPS	450 FPS
medium	370 FPS	358 FPS
high	309 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	254 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	602 FPS	744 FPS
medium	534 FPS	610 FPS
high	449 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	479 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	601 FPS
medium	442 FPS	491 FPS
high	372 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	363 FPS
medium	286 FPS	311 FPS
high	267 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	254 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,599 points. Launch price was $379.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 22,599 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) with 544 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
G3D Mark Score	21,513	22,599+5%
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	23.7 TFLOPS+76%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2572 MHz+66%
ROPs	88+83%	48
TMUs	272+89%	144
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.5 MB+5%
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	32 MB+482%
Ray Tracing Cores	68+89%	36
Tensor Cores	544+278%	144

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. 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 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+38%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+175%	128-bit
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	32 MB+482%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
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 Ti) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 6th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	86.1	125.5+46%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB launched at $379. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB costs 62.1% less ($620 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers 177.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).