Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7 · 150 W · Aorus Master
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 250 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 lands at 78 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 2080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 leads on efficiency (75 vs 70).
Value for money
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 more score per dollar ($372 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Turing |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 150 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2019 |
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Which is better, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 2080 Super? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 worth the price? +
At $372, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 2080 Super worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce RTX 2080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Does Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 2080 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for power efficiency, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 2080 Super? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 — leads on efficiency (75 vs 70). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.
Which is the better value, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 2080 Super? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5060 — more score per dollar ($372 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.