NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 250 W
78
/ 100
From $699
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 6800
RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6 · 250 W
78
/ 100
From $579
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 2080 Super lands at 78 and Radeon RX 6800 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 Radeon RX 6800 if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
GeForce RTX 2080 Super 78
vs 78 Radeon RX 6800
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
78 raster 78
rt 73
ai 75
efficiency 70
Radeon RX 6800
78 raster 78
rt 68
ai 63
efficiency 76
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 Super | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2 |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 250 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2019 | 2020 |
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Radeon RX 6800
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: GeForce RTX 2080 Super vs Radeon RX 6800
Which is better, GeForce RTX 2080 Super or Radeon RX 6800? +
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 Radeon RX 6800 worth the price? +
At $579, Radeon RX 6800 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 2080 Super or Radeon RX 6800 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.