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 Ti

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 16 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 6800 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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72.5% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$579 MSRP

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅3.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $420 less on MSRP ($579 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 76.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.1 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅45.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 11 GB).

Trade-offs

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

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅3.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $420 less on MSRP ($579 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 76.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.1 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅45.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 11 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 16 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 6800 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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72.5% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$579 MSRP

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800 better than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 6800 averages 3.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 21,513 vs 22,056 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 11 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 6800 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $579 MSRP. Radeon RX 6800 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 6800 is about $420 cheaper on MSRP at $579 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 3.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $579 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $999 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 6800 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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	158 FPS	221 FPS
medium	145 FPS	203 FPS
high	127 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	200 FPS
medium	111 FPS	167 FPS
high	96 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	135 FPS
medium	63 FPS	114 FPS
high	50 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	414 FPS	508 FPS
medium	366 FPS	436 FPS
high	312 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	264 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	293 FPS	338 FPS
medium	249 FPS	283 FPS
high	215 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	144 FPS
medium	120 FPS	124 FPS
high	101 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	866 FPS	901 FPS
medium	703 FPS	734 FPS
high	614 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	691 FPS
medium	541 FPS	557 FPS
high	460 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	457 FPS	482 FPS
medium	370 FPS	391 FPS
high	309 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	602 FPS	641 FPS
medium	534 FPS	547 FPS
high	449 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	434 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	536 FPS
medium	442 FPS	462 FPS
high	372 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	343 FPS
medium	286 FPS	306 FPS
high	267 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	243 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and Radeon RX 6800

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.

Radeon RX 6800

The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 and the Radeon RX 6800 reaches 22,056 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 544 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
G3D Mark Score	21,513	22,056+3%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2105 MHz+36%
ROPs	88	96+9%
TMUs	272+13%	240
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+473%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	5.5 MB+38%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	68+13%	60

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 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 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
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 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 20.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	16 GB+45%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+20%	512 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+38%	256-bit
L2 Cache	5.5 MB+38%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 6800's 250W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 6800
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	86.1	88.2+2%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579. The Radeon RX 6800 costs 42% less ($420 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 38.1 (Radeon RX 6800) — the Radeon RX 6800 offers 77.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6800 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).