GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 77% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. But the Radeon RX 6800 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,027 CAD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 6800
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 77% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. 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 6800 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6800 currently lists from $1,168 CAD, $1,027 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $2,195 CAD. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~6% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $589 CAD above its $579 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $996 CAD above its $1,199 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6800 is the gentler choice at 250W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (Ada Lovelace 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 4080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 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 6800?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.