GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 250 W
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7 · 150 W · Aorus Master
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 2080 Super lands at 78 and Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 2080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 leads on efficiency (75 vs 70).
Value for money
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 more score per dollar ($372 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 Super | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 250 W | 150 W |
| Release year | 2019 | 2025 |
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 2080 Super vs Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060
Which is better, GeForce RTX 2080 Super or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 2080 Super worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce RTX 2080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 worth the price? +
At $372, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 2080 Super or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for power efficiency, GeForce RTX 2080 Super or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 — leads on efficiency (75 vs 70). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.
Which is the better value, GeForce RTX 2080 Super or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 — more score per dollar ($372 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.