NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 32/100 | 32/100 |
| Tier | B | B |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 215 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $699 | $299 |
| Performance per $100 | 4.6 | 10.7 |
| Release year | 2018 | 2025 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 draws 70W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 offers better performance per dollar.