GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, leading by roughly 4% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5060 is marginally faster, around 4% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060?
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | May 2025 |
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