GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 5700 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $640 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 5700 XT is the clear winner, offering 121.1% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 5700 XT starts at $480 EUR against $1,120 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~121% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $81 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $421 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,944✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz | 1,605 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jul 2019 |