GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 and Radeon RX 5700.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700.
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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.
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?
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 27%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,944✓ | 2,304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,465 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jul 2019 |