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 6500 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 250% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the cheaper option by $1,469 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 250% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6500 XT currently lists from $206 CAD, $1,469 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop at $1,675 CAD.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6500 XT is the gentler choice at 113W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop carries 16GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 6500 XT. The extra 12GB 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 3080 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6500 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 3080 Laptop or Radeon RX 6500 XT?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 250%. 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 3080 Laptop better than the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $1,469 CAD over the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 6,144✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 144 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| TDP | 150 W | 113 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 |