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

2019

Why buy it

✅4.8% 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$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $320 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 79.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅25% 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 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅4.8% 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 $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 79.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅25% 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$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

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

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER averages 4.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 19,467 vs 18,920 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

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 2019, 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?

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is still the better GPU overall, but Radeon RX 6700 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is about 84.4% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 4.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 84.4% more on MSRP for only 4.8% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does Radeon RX 6700 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $379 MSRP, you are saving about $320 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 6700 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	168 FPS	168 FPS
medium	148 FPS	150 FPS
high	131 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	140 FPS
medium	113 FPS	113 FPS
high	100 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	86 FPS
medium	72 FPS	73 FPS
high	58 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	455 FPS	432 FPS
medium	392 FPS	357 FPS
high	319 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	271 FPS
medium	235 FPS	223 FPS
high	206 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	126 FPS
medium	110 FPS	107 FPS
high	93 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	823 FPS	844 FPS
medium	663 FPS	681 FPS
high	584 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	426 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	639 FPS
medium	504 FPS	511 FPS
high	433 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	319 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	426 FPS
medium	347 FPS	341 FPS
high	292 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	546 FPS	679 FPS
medium	466 FPS	564 FPS
high	399 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	528 FPS
medium	384 FPS	440 FPS
high	310 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	313 FPS
medium	260 FPS	277 FPS
high	227 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	206 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 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 SUPER scores 19,467 and the Radeon RX 6700 reaches 18,920 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700) with 384 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700
G3D Mark Score	19,467+3%	18,920
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	11.29 TFLOPS+1%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz	2450 MHz+35%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	192+33%	144
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+33%	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 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 SUPER	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 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 55% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	10 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+55%	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 SUPER) 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 SUPER	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 SUPER) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	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 SUPER draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700
TDP	250W	175W-30%
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	77.9	108.1+39%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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): 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 49.9 (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 79.5% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).