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

✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 138.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.5 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W6800 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅9.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅190.9% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 11 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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125.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,249 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 138.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.5 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅9.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅190.9% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 11 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W6800 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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125.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,249 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than Radeon PRO W6800?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon PRO W6800 averages 9.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 21,513 vs 20,270 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

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

Radeon PRO W6800 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 11 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is about $1,250 cheaper on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $2,249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 138.9%. Radeon PRO W6800 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 W6800 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6800 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $2,249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 Ti currently gives you 6.1% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 138.9%.

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

Radeon PRO W6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	158 FPS	222 FPS
medium	145 FPS	204 FPS
high	127 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	200 FPS
medium	111 FPS	167 FPS
high	96 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	135 FPS
medium	63 FPS	114 FPS
high	50 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	414 FPS	549 FPS
medium	366 FPS	468 FPS
high	312 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	264 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	293 FPS	372 FPS
medium	249 FPS	308 FPS
high	215 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	156 FPS
medium	120 FPS	134 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	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	866 FPS	912 FPS
medium	703 FPS	730 FPS
high	614 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	684 FPS
medium	541 FPS	547 FPS
high	460 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	457 FPS	456 FPS
medium	370 FPS	365 FPS
high	309 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	228 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	602 FPS	687 FPS
medium	534 FPS	558 FPS
high	449 FPS	500 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	449 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	574 FPS
medium	442 FPS	472 FPS
high	372 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	367 FPS
medium	286 FPS	316 FPS
high	267 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	228 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and Radeon PRO W6800

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.

Radeon PRO W6800

The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 20,270 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti leads by 6.1%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the Radeon PRO W6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2320 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon PRO W6800) with 544 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
G3D Mark Score	21,513+6%	20,270
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	17.82 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2320 MHz+50%
ROPs	88	96+9%
TMUs	272+13%	240
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+473%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	5.5 MB+38%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	68+13%	60

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
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 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 190.9% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) — a 6.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	32 GB+191%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+7%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+38%	256-bit
L2 Cache	5.5 MB+38%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
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 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 250W — a 0% difference. The Radeon PRO W6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W6800). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon PRO W6800
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	86.1+6%	81.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti costs 55.6% less ($1250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 138.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W6800 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).