GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 25% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
$1277
Perf Index
20%
Value Score
0.016
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP225W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
$919
Perf Index
25%
Value Score
0.027
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER starts at $919 against $1,277 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 74%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $220 above its $699 MSRP. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $878 above its $399 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 5700 XT pulls less power (225W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 5700 XT brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 25% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 XT or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $358 over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out ahead.