AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 34/100 | 34/100 |
| Tier | B | B |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 160 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $699 |
| Performance per $100 | 9.7 | 4.9 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2019 |
| DLSS | — No | ✓ Yes |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB carries more VRAM (16GB vs 8GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws 90W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers better performance per dollar.