GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 36.7% better value than Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $752 AED for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER currently lists from $914 AED, $752 AED less than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB at $1,666 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~37% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $215 AED above its $699 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB still sits about $1,367 AED above its $299 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 160W against 250W, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 8GB 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 8GB?
Choose the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?
Is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB worth the extra $752 AED over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |