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

✅6.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅353.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 120).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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234.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌72.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 145W.

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 223.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($299 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.
✅Draws 145W instead of 250W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 (120 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅6.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅353.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 120).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 223.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($299 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.
✅Draws 145W instead of 250W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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234.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌72.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 145W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 (120 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti averages 6.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 21,513 vs 20,836 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a 2018 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce RTX 5060 is a 2025 model from an older generation with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. 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 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 2080 Ti is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 5060 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is about 234.1% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 6.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 234.1% more on MSRP for only 6.4% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does GeForce RTX 5060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $299 MSRP, you are saving about $700 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
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
1080p
low	414 FPS	378 FPS
medium	366 FPS	322 FPS
high	312 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	264 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	293 FPS	237 FPS
medium	249 FPS	206 FPS
high	215 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	117 FPS
medium	120 FPS	97 FPS
high	101 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	866 FPS	835 FPS
medium	703 FPS	676 FPS
high	614 FPS	594 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	639 FPS
medium	541 FPS	516 FPS
high	460 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	457 FPS	422 FPS
medium	370 FPS	339 FPS
high	309 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	234 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	602 FPS	743 FPS
medium	534 FPS	608 FPS
high	449 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	600 FPS
medium	442 FPS	490 FPS
high	372 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	362 FPS
medium	286 FPS	310 FPS
high	267 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	234 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

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

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 and the GeForce RTX 5060 reaches 20,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) with 544 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
G3D Mark Score	21,513+3%	20,836
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	19.18 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2497 MHz+62%
ROPs	88+83%	48
TMUs	272+127%	120
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+13%	3.8 MB
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	32 MB+482%
Ray Tracing Cores	68+127%	30
Tensor Cores	544+353%	120

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 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 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
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 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) — 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) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
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). 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
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). 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).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
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's 145W — a 53.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 5060
TDP	250W	145W-42%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	86.1	143.7+67%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 70.1% less ($700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 224.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).