GPU Comparison
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 77% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 6800
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 77% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 is better matched to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6800 is the gentler choice at 250W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (Ada Lovelace vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 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 4080 or Radeon RX 6800?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 77%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 9,728✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76✓ | 60 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 304 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,205 MHz✓ | 1,700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,505 MHz✓ | 2,105 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 22.4 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 716.8 GB/s✓ | 512 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 250 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Nov 2020 |
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