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 RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 6700 XT.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6700 XT, leading by roughly 46% 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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GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 46% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 6700 XT starts at $86,631 JPY against $105,185 JPY for the GeForce RTX 3080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 20%. The Radeon RX 6700 XT still sits about $86,152 JPY above its $479 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $104,486 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6700 XT pulls less power (230W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 10GB, the Radeon RX 6700 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080's 10GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6700 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 or Radeon RX 6700 XT?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $18,554 JPY over the Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 8,704✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz | 2,321 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,581 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 384 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 230 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Mar 2021 |