NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| Tier | B | B |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 11 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 180 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $429 | $999 |
| Performance per $100 | 9.1 | 3.9 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2018 |
| 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 Ti 16GB carries more VRAM (16GB vs 11GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB offers better performance per dollar.