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GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

Radeon RX 5700 is the clear winner, offering 96.1% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. But the Radeon RX 5700 is the better value, undercutting it by $579 EUR for the performance you get.

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 5700

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 5700 currently lists from $390 EUR, $579 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $969 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~96% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $270 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 5700 is the gentler choice at 180W versus 225W. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 225W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 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?

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 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, roughly 27% ahead. The Radeon RX 5700 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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

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 GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $579 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 5700
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,9442,304
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 5700
Base Clock1,515 MHz1,465 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 5700
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP225 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Jul 2019