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 145W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅17.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown 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).
✅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.
❌81.3% higher power demand at 145W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 145W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅17.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown 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).
✅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 6800M 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 6800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌81.3% higher power demand at 145W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800M better than GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 17.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 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 6800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, 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 6800M is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 6800M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 17.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,295 vs 13,513). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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 modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon RX 6800M is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 6800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	122 FPS	175 FPS
medium	105 FPS	155 FPS
high	85 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	144 FPS
medium	83 FPS	117 FPS
high	62 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	87 FPS
medium	36 FPS	73 FPS
high	22 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	52 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 6800M
1080p
low	195 FPS	421 FPS
medium	162 FPS	353 FPS
high	137 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	272 FPS
medium	120 FPS	227 FPS
high	103 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	127 FPS
medium	67 FPS	109 FPS
high	56 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	69 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 6800M
1080p
low	608 FPS	598 FPS
medium	486 FPS	479 FPS
high	405 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	449 FPS
medium	365 FPS	359 FPS
high	304 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	299 FPS
medium	243 FPS	239 FPS
high	203 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	150 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	245 FPS	598 FPS
medium	212 FPS	479 FPS
high	172 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	188 FPS	449 FPS
medium	166 FPS	359 FPS
high	131 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	299 FPS
medium	94 FPS	239 FPS
high	76 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	150 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 6800M

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 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the Radeon RX 6800M reaches 13,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% 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 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 384 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	13,513+2%	13,295
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.636 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+84%
Boost Clock	1080 MHz	2390 MHz+121%
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 6800M 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 6800M 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 6800M
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 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 9.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — 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 6800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	352 GB/s	384 GB/s+9%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-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 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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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 6800M). 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 H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
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 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 57.8% 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 6800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.