GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6800, leading by roughly 13% 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
Price
€720
Performance
35%
VRAM
10 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+127% CUDA Cores (8,704 vs 3,840)
+48% Bandwidth (760 GB/s vs 512 GB/s)
+25% Memory Bus (320-bit vs 256-bit)
Price
€1,186
Performance
31%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+23% Boost Clock (2,105 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 6800

The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster, around 13% 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 starts at $720 EUR against $1,186 EUR for the Radeon RX 6800. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 86%. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $607 EUR above its $579 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6800 draws just 250W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 3080, 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 10GB, the Radeon RX 6800 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 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 or Radeon RX 6800?

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 6800 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 3080 is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 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 $466 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080?

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

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

Its 16GB (vs 10GB) 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 3080Radeon RX 6800
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)8,7043,840
Ray Tracing Cores6860
Tensor / AI Cores272

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6800
Base Clock1,440 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz2,105 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity10 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus320-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth760 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6800
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP320 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Nov 2020