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Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 vs AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT
Updated Sep 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
- Key differences: performance (FP32), where AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT has 13.209 vs 10.07 TFLOPS; capacity, where AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT has 12 GB vs 8 GB; performance (FP16), where AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT has 26.43 vs 20.14 TFLOPS; lithography process, where AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT has 7 vs 12 nm; maximum power, where AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT has 165 vs 215 W.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT are closely matched
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 · #55 of 159
55
AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT · #65 of 159
53
Key differences
- PerformanceAMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 13.209 vs 10.07 TFLOPS
- CapacityAMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 12 GB vs 8 GB
- PerformanceAMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 26.43 vs 20.14 TFLOPS
- Lithography ProcessAMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 7 vs 12 nm
- Maximum PowerAMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 165 vs 215 W
Scores by Category
Evenly split — each wins 3 of 6 categories
| Category | GeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 6850M XT | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | +4 | |
| Theoretical Performance | +11 | |
| Memory | +13 | |
| Miscellaneous | +55 | |
| Core Specifications | +34 | |
| API Support | +4 |
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
GeForce RTX 2080
Radeon RX 6850M XT
Detailed Specifications
Core Specifications
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Power | 215 W | 165 W23% less |
Lithography Process | 12 nm | 7 nm42% less |
Memory
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB50% more |
Technology | ||
Bandwidth | 448 GB/s4% more | 432 GB/s |
API Support
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
DirectX Version | 12 | 12 |
Vulkan Version | 1.48% more | 1.3 |
Theoretical Performance
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
Performance (FP16) | 20.14 TFLOPS | 26.43 TFLOPS31% more |
Performance (FP32) | 10.07 TFLOPS | 13.209 TFLOPS31% more |
Benchmark
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
G3D Mark | 18,5696% more | 17,470 |
Miscellaneous
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
Platform |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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