GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 6700S

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019Core: 1380 MHzBoost: 1590 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 6700S

2022Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 108.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,000 MSRPvs$479 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 31.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
  • 87.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 80W.

Radeon RX 6700S

2022

Why buy it

  • Costs $521 less on MSRP ($479 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 109.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 31.4 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 80W instead of 150W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6700S better than GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,014 vs 15,061 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6700S is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF, plus much lower power draw (80W vs 150W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6700S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 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 broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon RX 6700S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $479 MSRP. Radeon RX 6700S is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 6700S is about $521 cheaper on MSRP at $479 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 0.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $479 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (80W vs 150W), and FSR 3 + AFMF.
Is GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) 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 $1,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 6700S 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low153 FPS206 FPS
medium137 FPS186 FPS
high118 FPS164 FPS
ultra100 FPS125 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS174 FPS
medium107 FPS142 FPS
high91 FPS124 FPS
ultra82 FPS100 FPS
4K
low76 FPS89 FPS
medium65 FPS75 FPS
high49 FPS60 FPS
ultra43 FPS52 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low380 FPS291 FPS
medium333 FPS241 FPS
high272 FPS190 FPS
ultra232 FPS148 FPS
1440p
low253 FPS183 FPS
medium215 FPS150 FPS
high186 FPS117 FPS
ultra155 FPS94 FPS
4K
low123 FPS99 FPS
medium106 FPS81 FPS
high89 FPS66 FPS
ultra70 FPS50 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low676 FPS678 FPS
medium541 FPS542 FPS
high450 FPS452 FPS
ultra338 FPS339 FPS
1440p
low507 FPS508 FPS
medium405 FPS407 FPS
high338 FPS339 FPS
ultra253 FPS254 FPS
4K
low338 FPS339 FPS
medium270 FPS271 FPS
high225 FPS226 FPS
ultra169 FPS169 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low514 FPS451 FPS
medium448 FPS385 FPS
high384 FPS314 FPS
ultra318 FPS268 FPS
1440p
low420 FPS365 FPS
medium367 FPS312 FPS
high299 FPS241 FPS
ultra245 FPS198 FPS
4K
low271 FPS211 FPS
medium254 FPS173 FPS
high222 FPS161 FPS
ultra169 FPS125 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) and Radeon RX 6700S

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 6700S

The Radeon RX 6700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,061 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) scores 15,014 and the Radeon RX 6700S reaches 15,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6700S). Raw compute: 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700S). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6700S) with 368 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
G3D Mark Score
15,014
15,061
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2944+64%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.362 TFLOPS+31%
7.168 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1590 MHz
2000 MHz+26%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+64%
112
L1 Cache
2.9 MB+480%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+64%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700S 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 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700S) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6700S) — the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+100%
224 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6700S). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (12_2)
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6700S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700S).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 3.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 6700S's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6700S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
TDP
150W
80W-47%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
100.1
188.3+88%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) launched at $1000 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700S launched at $479. The Radeon RX 6700S costs 52.1% less ($521 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 31.4 (Radeon RX 6700S) — the Radeon RX 6700S offers 109.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6700S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP
$1000
$479-52%
Performance per Dollar
15.0
31.4+109%
Codename
TU104B
Navi 23
Release
January 29 2019
January 4 2022
Ranking
#146
#151