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 noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 17% 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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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
€538
Performance
21%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+20% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,560)
+11% Bandwidth (496.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
Price
€1,128
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+5% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,815 MHz)

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.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER starts at $538 EUR against $1,128 EUR 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 145%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $729 EUR above its $399 EUR 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 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 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 noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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 $590 EUR 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,0722,560
Ray Tracing Cores48
Tensor / AI Cores384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,650 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,815 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth496.1 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP250 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jul 2019