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 135W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 6700M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

✅12.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌68.8% higher power demand at 135W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 135W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅12.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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 Radeon RX 6700M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 6700M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌68.8% higher power demand at 135W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6700M better than GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 12.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 10 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 6700M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, 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 6700M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 12.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.1% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 6700M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 6700M earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX 6700M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low	122 FPS	164 FPS
medium	105 FPS	146 FPS
high	85 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	138 FPS
medium	83 FPS	112 FPS
high	62 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	84 FPS
medium	36 FPS	70 FPS
high	22 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	48 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 RX 6700M
1080p
low	195 FPS	392 FPS
medium	162 FPS	329 FPS
high	137 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	255 FPS
medium	120 FPS	213 FPS
high	103 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	120 FPS
medium	67 FPS	103 FPS
high	56 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low	608 FPS	609 FPS
medium	486 FPS	487 FPS
high	405 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	456 FPS
medium	365 FPS	365 FPS
high	304 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	228 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	304 FPS
medium	243 FPS	243 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	152 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design Open Radeon RX 6700M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low	245 FPS	609 FPS
medium	212 FPS	487 FPS
high	172 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	188 FPS	456 FPS
medium	166 FPS	365 FPS
high	131 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	228 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	291 FPS
medium	94 FPS	243 FPS
high	76 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	152 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 RX 6700M

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 RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the Radeon RX 6700M reaches 13,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700M) with 384 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6700M
G3D Mark Score	13,513	13,525
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.636 TFLOPS	11.06 TFLOPS+67%
Boost Clock	1080 MHz	2400 MHz+122%
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 6700M 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 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 6700M 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 RX 6700M
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 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700M has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700M offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 10% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700M) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6700M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	10 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	352 GB/s+10%	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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6700M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6700M
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
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 RX 6700M's 135W — a 51.2% 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 RX 6700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.