GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6950 XT, leading by roughly 33% 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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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Price
€1,274
Performance
56%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 5,120)
+28% Bandwidth (736 GB/s vs 576 GB/s)
+10% Boost Clock (2,550 MHz vs 2,310 MHz)
Price
€1,546
Performance
42%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6950 XT

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER starts at $1,274 EUR against $1,546 EUR for the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 62%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $275 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $447 EUR above its $1,099 EUR MSRP.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6950 XT (Ada Lovelace vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6950 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 4080 SUPER or Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 6950 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth the extra $272 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 6950 XT
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,2405,120
Ray Tracing Cores8080
Tensor / AI Cores320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 6950 XT
Base Clock2,295 MHz1,860 MHz
Boost Clock2,550 MHz2,310 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 6950 XT
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed23 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth736 GB/s576 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 6950 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP320 W335 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2024May 2022