GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6800 XT, leading by roughly 48% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6800 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,232 cheaper.

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Radeon RX 6800 XT
Price
$1668
Perf Index
40%
Value Score
0.024
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP300W
Price
$2900
Perf Index
59%
Value Score
0.020
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP320W

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6800 XT

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 48% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT is better matched to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6800 XT starts at $1,668 against $2,900 for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~18% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $1,019 above its $649 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $1,901 above its $999 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6800 XT pulls less power (300W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 XT, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 6800 XT brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 48% ahead. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 XT or the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $1,232 over the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6800 XT comes out ahead.