GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3080, leading by roughly 14% 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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VS
Price
€720
Performance
35%
VRAM
10 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+70% CUDA Cores (8,704 vs 5,120)
+48% Bandwidth (760 GB/s vs 512 GB/s)
+25% Memory Bus (320-bit vs 256-bit)
AMD
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Price
€778
Performance
40%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+32% Boost Clock (2,250 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
+18% Ray Accelerators (80 vs 68)

Radeon RX 6900 XT vs GeForce RTX 3080: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6900 XT vs GeForce RTX 3080

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080. 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 $778 EUR for the Radeon RX 6900 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6900 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 6%. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6900 XT draws just 300W 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 6900 XT 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 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 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 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is noticeably faster, roughly 14% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 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 Radeon RX 6900 XT worth the extra $58 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6900 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 6900 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)8,7045,120
Ray Tracing Cores6880
Tensor / AI Cores272

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6900 XT
Base Clock1,440 MHz1,825 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz2,250 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6900 XT
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 6900 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP320 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Dec 2020