GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and Radeon RX 6900 XT are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 5,120)
+78% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 512 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
AMD
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Price
€778✓
Performance
40%✓
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+35% Boost Clock (2,250 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
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Radeon RX 6900 XT vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6900 XT vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and Radeon RX 6900 XT post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6900 XT starts at $778 EUR against $966 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6900 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 27%. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is trading below its $999 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 6900 XT draws just 300W 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 6900 XT 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 6900 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 6900 XT?

The Radeon RX 6900 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 RTX 3080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6900 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 6900 XT edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the Radeon RX 6900 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 $188 EUR over the Radeon RX 6900 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6900 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 6900 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,240✓5,120
Ray Tracing Cores8080
Tensor / AI Cores320—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6900 XT
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,825 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,250 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6900 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit✓256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps✓16 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s✓512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 6900 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W300 W✓
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Dec 2020
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