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 4080 and Radeon RX 6800M.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6800M, leading by roughly 104% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 6800M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 6800M
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 104% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800M. 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 6800M is better matched to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6800M draws just 145W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 4080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6800M's 12GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 104%. 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 GeForce RTX 4080 better than the Radeon RX 6800M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the Radeon RX 6800M?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 7nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 9,728✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76✓ | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 304✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,205 MHz✓ | 1,975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,505 MHz✓ | 2,300 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 22.4 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 716.8 GB/s✓ | 384 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Jun 2021 |
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