GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 5060
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 5060 is out front, significantly faster, roughly 37% up on the GeForce RTX 2080. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 5060 is significantly faster, around 37% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $2,275 BRL against $8,335 BRL for the GeForce RTX 2080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 401%. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $1,976 BRL above its $299 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $7,636 BRL above its $699 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 sips power at 145W next to the GeForce RTX 2080's 225W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 5060?
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2080 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | May 2025 |