GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6700 XT, leading by roughly 63% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6700 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $519 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+300% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 2,560)
+138% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 384 GB/s)
+100% RT Cores (80 vs 40)
AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Price
€447
Performance
24%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+55% Boost Clock (2,581 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 6700 XT

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 $447 EUR against $966 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~33% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6700 XT pulls less power (230W vs 350W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti 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 Ti or Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 63% ahead. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $519 EUR over the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6700 XT comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,2402,560
Ray Tracing Cores8040
Tensor / AI Cores320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6700 XT
Base Clock1,365 MHz2,321 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,581 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6700 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit192-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W230 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Mar 2021