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

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 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 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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45.9% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$479 MSRP

Radeon RX 6700 XT

2021

Why buy it

✅2.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($479 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 41.2 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Radeon RX 6700 XT

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅2.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($479 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 41.2 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 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 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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45.9% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$479 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

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

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 6700 XT averages 2.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 19,467 vs 19,754 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6700 XT is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Radeon RX 6700 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 12 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 XT can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $479 MSRP. Radeon RX 6700 XT is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 6700 XT is about $220 cheaper on MSRP at $479 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 2.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $479 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 XT 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 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700 XT
1080p
low	168 FPS	179 FPS
medium	148 FPS	159 FPS
high	131 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	145 FPS
medium	113 FPS	117 FPS
high	100 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	87 FPS
medium	72 FPS	73 FPS
high	58 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700 XT
1080p
low	455 FPS	479 FPS
medium	392 FPS	405 FPS
high	319 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	298 FPS
medium	235 FPS	246 FPS
high	206 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	131 FPS
medium	110 FPS	112 FPS
high	93 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700 XT
1080p
low	823 FPS	867 FPS
medium	663 FPS	705 FPS
high	584 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	444 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	663 FPS
medium	504 FPS	532 FPS
high	433 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	444 FPS
medium	347 FPS	356 FPS
high	292 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	222 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700 XT
1080p
low	546 FPS	703 FPS
medium	466 FPS	585 FPS
high	399 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	412 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	541 FPS
medium	384 FPS	451 FPS
high	310 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	322 FPS
medium	260 FPS	285 FPS
high	227 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	210 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 XT

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 XT

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,754 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the Radeon RX 6700 XT reaches 19,754 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) with 384 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700 XT
G3D Mark Score	19,467	19,754+1%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	13.21 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz	2581 MHz+42%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	192+20%	160
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+20%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 XT 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 XT
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 XT has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — a 29.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+29%	384 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-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 XT). 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 XT
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 XT). 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 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Radeon RX 6700 XT
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 XT's 230W — a 8.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 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 XT
TDP	250W	230W-8%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	77.9	85.9+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT launched at $479. The Radeon RX 6700 XT costs 31.5% less ($220 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 41.2 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 48.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).