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 9060 XT 16GB, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,000 CAD cheaper.

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Price
$1,600 CAD
Performance
56%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+400% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 2,048)
+400% Tensor Cores (320 vs 64)
+150% RT Cores (80 vs 32)
Price
$600 CAD
Performance
28%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+23% Boost Clock (3,130 MHz vs 2,550 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. 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 9060 XT 16GB is better matched to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB starts at $600 CAD against $1,600 CAD for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~33% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB still sits about $251 CAD above its $349 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $601 CAD above its $999 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB pulls less power (160W 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.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 SUPER or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

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 9060 XT 16GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 100% ahead. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

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 $1,000 CAD over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 4
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,2402,048
Ray Tracing Cores8032
Tensor / AI Cores32064

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Base Clock2,295 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,550 MHz3,130 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed23 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth736 GB/s322.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP320 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2024Jun 2025