GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 6800 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 54% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, around 54% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the gentler choice at 200W versus 300W. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 300W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 6800 XT carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 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 RTX 3060 Ti or Radeon RX 6800 XT?
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the faster card by about 54%. 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 6800 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 4,864✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 72✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,825 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,250 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Oct 2020 |