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 6800 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 35% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the cheaper option by $26,168 BRL.
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GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is significantly faster, around 35% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6800 XT currently lists from $9,541 BRL, $26,168 BRL less than the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop at $35,708 BRL. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $8,892 BRL above its $649 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 300W, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 XT (Blackwell 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 5090 Laptop 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 5090 Laptop or Radeon RX 6800 XT?
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is the faster card by about 35%. 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 5090 Laptop better than the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop worth the extra $26,168 BRL over the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4NP | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,240✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 72 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,340 MHz | 1,825 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,890 MHz | 2,250 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 896 GB/s✓ | 512 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Oct 2020 |