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 significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6800, leading by roughly 26% 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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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+167% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 3,840)
+78% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 512 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
Price
€1,186
Performance
31%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+26% Boost Clock (2,105 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 6800

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, around 26% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti starts at $966 EUR against $1,186 EUR for the Radeon RX 6800. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 55%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $607 EUR above its $579 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6800 draws just 250W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 6800 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 12GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti or Radeon RX 6800?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 6800 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the Radeon RX 6800?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 26% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the Radeon RX 6800?

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 Radeon RX 6800 worth the extra $221 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6800
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,2403,840
Ray Tracing Cores8060
Tensor / AI Cores320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6800
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,105 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6800
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Nov 2020