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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6800

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 comes out ahead: far and away the quicker card, about 48% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
21/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD Radeon
RX 6800
Price
R$4,559βœ“
Performance
31/100βœ“
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+25% Stream Processors (3,840 vs 3,072)
+25% Ray Accelerators (60 vs 48)
+16% Boost Clock (2,105 MHz vs 1,815 MHz)

Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster, around 48% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

VRAM favors the Radeon RX 6800 at 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER β€” that extra 8GB matters most at 4K, with high-res texture packs, and for content-creation/local-AI work.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 2080 SUPER or Radeon RX 6800?

The Radeon RX 6800 is the faster card by about 48%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6800 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster, roughly 48% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the Radeon RX 6800?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or Radeon RX 6800?

The Radeon RX 6800 is the faster card by about 48%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and Radeon RX 6800
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 6800
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,0723,840βœ“
Ray Tracing Cores4860βœ“
Tensor / AI Cores384β€”

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and Radeon RX 6800
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 6800
Base Clock1,650 MHz1,700 MHzβœ“
Boost Clock1,815 MHz2,105 MHzβœ“

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and Radeon RX 6800
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GBβœ“
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps16 Gbpsβœ“
Bandwidth496.1 GB/s512 GB/sβœ“

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and Radeon RX 6800
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 6800
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP250 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Nov 2020