GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon RX 6600 XT.
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1080, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce GTX 1080
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6600 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 6600 XT starts at $75,658 JPY against $123,080 JPY for the GeForce GTX 1080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6600 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 125%. The Radeon RX 6600 XT still sits about $75,279 JPY above its $379 JPY MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $122,481 JPY above its $599 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6600 XT draws just 160W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (RDNA 2 vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6600 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 GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 6600 XT?
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1080 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6600 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX 6600 XT?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 worth the extra $47,422 JPY over the Radeon RX 6600 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 32 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz | 1,968 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 2,589 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Jul 2021 |