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

✅1.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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84.4% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.7 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $320 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 86.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅26.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅1.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Costs $320 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 86.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅26.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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84.4% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.7 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6700 better than GeForce RTX 2080?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 averages 1.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 18,920 vs 18,676 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 6700 is a 2021 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 2080 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?

Radeon RX 6700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 10 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, 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?

Radeon RX 6700 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $379 MSRP. Radeon RX 6700 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 6700 is about $320 cheaper on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $379 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (175W vs 215W), and FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $699 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 6700 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR 3 + AFMF.

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 RX 6700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	159 FPS	168 FPS
medium	141 FPS	150 FPS
high	123 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	140 FPS
medium	109 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	86 FPS
medium	68 FPS	73 FPS
high	54 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	413 FPS	432 FPS
medium	347 FPS	357 FPS
high	282 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	271 FPS
medium	221 FPS	223 FPS
high	192 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	126 FPS
medium	108 FPS	107 FPS
high	91 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	783 FPS	844 FPS
medium	634 FPS	681 FPS
high	560 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	426 FPS
1440p
low	606 FPS	639 FPS
medium	492 FPS	511 FPS
high	420 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	319 FPS
4K
low	409 FPS	426 FPS
medium	331 FPS	341 FPS
high	277 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	529 FPS	679 FPS
medium	460 FPS	564 FPS
high	395 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	528 FPS
medium	376 FPS	440 FPS
high	307 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	313 FPS
medium	257 FPS	277 FPS
high	224 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	206 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and Radeon RX 6700

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 RX 6700

The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the Radeon RX 6700 reaches 18,920 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700) with 368 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
G3D Mark Score	18,676	18,920+1%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2944+28%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	11.29 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	2450 MHz+43%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+480%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+28%	36

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 6700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 6700 has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 26.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the GeForce RTX 2080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	10 GB+26%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+40%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+60%	160-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
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) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	VCE
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 20.5% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Radeon RX 6700
TDP	215W	175W-19%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	86.9	108.1+24%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379. The Radeon RX 6700 costs 45.8% less ($320 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 49.9 (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 86.9% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).