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 with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 250W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro VII across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).

Radeon Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅14.4% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌212.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

Radeon Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 250W, a 170W reduction.

Why buy it

✅14.4% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro VII across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌212.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design better than Radeon Pro VII?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.9% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

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

Radeon Pro VII is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 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 Super with Max-Q Design is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,899 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro VII still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro VII still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon Pro VII make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design?

Yes. Radeon Pro VII 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $1,899 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design currently gives you 1.9% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon Pro VII 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 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	122 FPS	199 FPS
medium	105 FPS	184 FPS
high	85 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	185 FPS
medium	83 FPS	154 FPS
high	62 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	118 FPS
medium	36 FPS	99 FPS
high	22 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	195 FPS	340 FPS
medium	162 FPS	298 FPS
high	137 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	215 FPS
medium	120 FPS	185 FPS
high	103 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	102 FPS
medium	67 FPS	86 FPS
high	56 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	608 FPS	597 FPS
medium	486 FPS	478 FPS
high	405 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	448 FPS
medium	365 FPS	358 FPS
high	304 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	298 FPS
medium	243 FPS	239 FPS
high	203 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	245 FPS	525 FPS
medium	212 FPS	452 FPS
high	172 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	188 FPS	426 FPS
medium	166 FPS	358 FPS
high	131 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	263 FPS
medium	94 FPS	239 FPS
high	76 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	149 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design and Radeon Pro VII

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.

Radeon Pro VII

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the Radeon Pro VII reaches 13,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
G3D Mark Score	13,513+2%	13,264
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.636 TFLOPS	13.06 TFLOPS+97%
Boost Clock	1080 MHz	1700 MHz+57%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	192	240+25%
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
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 Super with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.1
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon Pro VII's 250W — a 103% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 305mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro VII
TDP	80W-68%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	305mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	168.9+218%	53.1