GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and Radeon RX 5700 XT.
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index.
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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 noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
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 GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the faster card by about 17%. 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 2080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,072✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,605 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 225 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 |