GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5060 is a big jump in performance — leading the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER by roughly 24% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $73 GBP cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 5060 is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $278 GBP for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER versus $351 GBP for the GeForce RTX 5060. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W 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 Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is faster — 496 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5060?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5060 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | May 2025 |