GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 6650 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6650 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 46% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080.
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Radeon RX 6650 XT vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6650 XT vs GeForce GTX 1080
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is dramatically faster, around 46% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6650 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (RDNA 2 vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 6650 XT?
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is the faster card by about 46%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6650 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 32 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz | 2,055 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 2,635 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 17.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 280 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | May 2022 |