GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index.

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VS
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+15% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,560)
AMD
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Price
€1,128
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+11% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card. 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 better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster, roughly 6% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureTuringRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,9442,560
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,515 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 5700 XT
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 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP225 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Jul 2019