ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC vs GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Specifications, performance, tests

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

• Based on
  AMD Radeon RX 6800 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
• GPU Chip
  Navi 21 TU102
• Execution units
  60 68
• Shader
  3840 4352
• Render Output Units
  96 88
• Texture Units
  240 272

This section provides a comparison of the memory configurations of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

• Memory Size
  16 GB 11 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR6 GDDR6
• Memory Speed
  2 GHz 1.75 GHz
• Memory Bandwith
  512 GB/s 616 GB/s
• Memory Interface
  256 bit 352 bit

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

• Base Clock
  1.850 GHz+ 9 % 1.350 GHz
• Boost Clock
  2.190 GHz+ 4 % 1.545 GHz
• Avg (Game) Clock
  1.980 GHz+ 9 %
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes

This section examines the thermal design of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

• TDP
  250 W 250 W
• TDP (up)
  285 W --
• Tjunction max
  -- --
• PCIe-Power
  2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

This section compares the cooling systems of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It includes details about the types of coolers (e.g., blower or open-air) and the number and size of fans, which play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperatures during operation.Effective cooling is essential for preventing thermal throttling and extending the longevity of the GPU.

• Fan-Type
  Axial Radial
• Cooler-Type
  Air cooling Air cooling
• Fan 1
  3 x 100 mm 1 x 80 mm
• Noise (Idle)
  0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
• Fan 2
  -- --
• Noise (Load)
  36 dB --

This section compares the connectivity options available on ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. These include the number and type of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort, and others that are essential for connecting displays and external devices.This information helps determine which card offers more versatile or modern connectivity options.

• Max. Displays
  4 4
• HDCP-Version
  2.3 2.2
• HDMI Ports
  1x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.0b
• DP Ports
  3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a
• DVI Ports
  -- --
• VGA Ports
  -- --
• USB-C Ports
  -- 1

This section compares the technical specifications of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320 7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_2 12_2
• Raytracing
  Yes Yes
• DLSS / FSR
  No Yes
• LED
  ASUS Aura Sync No LED lighting

This section compares the support for video codecs on ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode
• AV1
  Decode No

This section compares the physical dimensions of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It includes the size, weight, and slot requirements, which are important considerations for ensuring compatibility with your PC case, especially in smaller or more compact builds.

• Length
  310 mm 320 mm
• Height
  140 mm 110 mm
• Width
  58 mm 50 mm
• Width (Slots)
  3 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
• Weight
  -- --

This section provides additional information about ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q4/2020 Q3/2018
• Release price
  769 $ --
• Structure size
  7 nm 12 nm
• Part-no
  TUF-RX6800-O16G-GAMING 28IULBUCX4SW
• Documents
  data sheet data sheet