GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, leading by roughly 12% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $40 USD 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 noticeably faster, around 12% 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.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER starts at $300 USD against $340 USD 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 USD 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
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.