AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 5700 XT and the RTX 2080 Super Laptop with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RTX 2080 Super Laptop is ~8% faster than the RX 5700 XT on average at 1080p.
RTX 2080 Super Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 46/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- DLSS
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RX 5700 XT | RTX 2080 Super Laptop | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 48 | 52 | +8% |
| 1440p | 36 | 40 | +11% |
| 4K | 17 | 21 | +24% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 5700 XT and RTX 2080 Super Laptop: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 5700 XT | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 225W | 150W |
| Tier | High-end | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 42 | 46 |
| Score 1440p | 36 | 40 |
| Score 4K | 22 | 27 |
| Price (MSRP) | $399 | — |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 5700 XT | RTX 2080 Super Laptop | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 49FPS | 54FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 38FPS | 41FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Halloween: The Game | 47FPS | 51FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 49FPS | 54FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 54FPS | 59FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Mortal Shell II | 44FPS | 48FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 47FPS | 51FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Valor Mortis | 44FPS | 48FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 54FPS | 59FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 49FPS | 54FPS | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 5700 XT with the RTX 2080 Super Laptop.
Which is better, the RX 5700 XT or the RTX 2080 Super Laptop?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 2080 Super Laptop is 8% faster than the RX 5700 XT. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RX 5700 XT averages 17 FPS and the RTX 2080 Super Laptop 21 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 8% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.