GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 7600

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019Core: 1380 MHzBoost: 1590 MHz

Popular choices:

RX 7600
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AMD

Radeon RX 7600

2023Core: 1720 MHzBoost: 2655 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

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,014 vs 16,581).
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7600 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 271.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,000 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

  • +10.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $731 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 310.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)?
Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 15,014 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 10.4% more raw performance headroom, 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 6nm 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 7600 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600 is about $731 cheaper on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 10.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 310.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) 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 $1,000 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 7600 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low153 FPS168 FPS
medium137 FPS149 FPS
high118 FPS131 FPS
ultra100 FPS111 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS140 FPS
medium107 FPS114 FPS
high91 FPS101 FPS
ultra82 FPS91 FPS
4K
low76 FPS85 FPS
medium65 FPS72 FPS
high49 FPS59 FPS
ultra43 FPS52 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low380 FPS414 FPS
medium333 FPS349 FPS
high272 FPS267 FPS
ultra232 FPS206 FPS
1440p
low253 FPS241 FPS
medium215 FPS205 FPS
high186 FPS163 FPS
ultra155 FPS130 FPS
4K
low123 FPS109 FPS
medium106 FPS91 FPS
high89 FPS75 FPS
ultra70 FPS57 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low676 FPS746 FPS
medium541 FPS597 FPS
high450 FPS497 FPS
ultra338 FPS373 FPS
1440p
low507 FPS560 FPS
medium405 FPS448 FPS
high338 FPS373 FPS
ultra253 FPS280 FPS
4K
low338 FPS373 FPS
medium270 FPS298 FPS
high225 FPS249 FPS
ultra169 FPS187 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low514 FPS604 FPS
medium448 FPS517 FPS
high384 FPS443 FPS
ultra318 FPS352 FPS
1440p
low420 FPS468 FPS
medium367 FPS397 FPS
high299 FPS322 FPS
ultra245 FPS259 FPS
4K
low271 FPS293 FPS
medium254 FPS271 FPS
high222 FPS235 FPS
ultra169 FPS187 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) and Radeon RX 7600

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 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) scores 15,014 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 10.4%. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 368 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score
15,014
16,581+10%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
2944+44%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.362 TFLOPS
21.75 TFLOPS+132%
Boost Clock
1590 MHz
2655 MHz+67%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+44%
128
L1 Cache
2.9 MB+480%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+44%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
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 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 55.6% 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 7600) — the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+56%
288 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 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCN 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
TDP
150W-9%
165W
Recommended PSU
650W
550W-15%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
240mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
100.1
100.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) launched at $1000 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 73.1% less ($731 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 310.7% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
MSRP
$1000
$269-73%
Performance per Dollar
15.0
61.6+311%
Codename
TU104B
Navi 33
Release
January 29 2019
May 24 2023
Ranking
#146
#118