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

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 315.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W6800X is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅22.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅304.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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300.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 315.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅22.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅304.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W6800X is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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300.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 better than Radeon Pro W6800X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 3.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon Pro W6800X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 7nm 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?

GeForce RTX 2080 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2080 is about $2,100 cheaper on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $2,799 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 315.5%. Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro W6800X make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $2,799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 currently gives you 3.8% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 315.5%.

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W6800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	159 FPS	221 FPS
medium	141 FPS	203 FPS
high	123 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	200 FPS
medium	109 FPS	167 FPS
high	96 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	135 FPS
medium	68 FPS	114 FPS
high	54 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	413 FPS	510 FPS
medium	347 FPS	427 FPS
high	282 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	341 FPS
medium	221 FPS	287 FPS
high	192 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	149 FPS
medium	108 FPS	127 FPS
high	91 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	85 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	783 FPS	810 FPS
medium	634 FPS	648 FPS
high	560 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	606 FPS	608 FPS
medium	492 FPS	486 FPS
high	420 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	409 FPS	405 FPS
medium	331 FPS	324 FPS
high	277 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	529 FPS	663 FPS
medium	460 FPS	552 FPS
high	395 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	553 FPS
medium	376 FPS	466 FPS
high	307 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	355 FPS
medium	257 FPS	309 FPS
high	224 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and Radeon Pro W6800X

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

Radeon Pro W6800X

The Radeon Pro W6800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the Radeon Pro W6800X reaches 18,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W6800X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2087 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 60 (Radeon Pro W6800X) with 368 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
G3D Mark Score	18,676+4%	18,000
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2944	3840+30%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	16.03 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	2087 MHz+22%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+287%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	60+30%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W6800X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 304.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	32 GB+305%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	576 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 200W — a 7.2% difference. The Radeon Pro W6800X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon Pro W6800X
TDP	215W	200W-7%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	86.9	90.0+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 75% less ($2100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 317.2% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).