NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7 · 150 W
78
/ 100
From $299
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 250 W
78
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 5060 lands at 78 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 5060 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 2080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 5060 78
vs 78 GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 5060
78 raster 78
rt 73
ai 75
efficiency 75
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
78 raster 78
rt 73
ai 75
efficiency 70
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Turing |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 150 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2019 |
GeForce RTX 5060
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
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
FAQ: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Which is better, GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 2080 Super? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 5060 worth the price? +
At $299, GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 2080 Super worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce RTX 2080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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.