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 9060 XT 16GB.
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, leading by roughly 33% 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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Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB starts at $67,975 JPY against $159,706 JPY for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 213%. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB still sits about $67,626 JPY above its $349 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $159,007 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws just 160W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 8GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (RDNA 4 vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB?
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $91,731 JPY over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Does the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,072✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,700 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz | 3,130 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 322.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jun 2025 |
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