GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6600 comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€535
Performance
13%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+43% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,792)
+43% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 6600
Price
€436
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+44% Boost Clock (2,491 MHz vs 1,733 MHz)

Radeon RX 6600 vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6600 vs GeForce GTX 1080

The Radeon RX 6600 is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6600 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6600 currently lists from $436 EUR, $99 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 at $535 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6600 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 42%. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $106 EUR above its $330 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 132W against 180W, the Radeon RX 6600 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 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 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?

The Radeon RX 6600 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 better than the GeForce GTX 1080?

The Radeon RX 6600 is noticeably faster, roughly 15% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX 6600?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 worth the extra $99 EUR over the Radeon RX 6600?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6600 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 6600
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5601,792
Ray Tracing Cores28

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 6600
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,626 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz2,491 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 6600
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 6600
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP180 W132 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Oct 2021