GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6950 XT, leading by roughly 31% 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 4080
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+90% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 5,120)
+24% Bandwidth (716.8 GB/s vs 576 GB/s)
+8% Boost Clock (2,505 MHz vs 2,310 MHz)
Price
€1,546
Performance
42%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+5% Ray Accelerators (80 vs 76)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 31% 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 Radeon RX 6950 XT starts at $1,546 EUR against $1,580 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 28%. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $447 EUR above its $1,099 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 or Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4080 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 better than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, roughly 31% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $34 EUR over the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 4080 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 6950 XT
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)9,7285,120
Ray Tracing Cores7680
Tensor / AI Cores304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 6950 XT
Base Clock2,205 MHz1,860 MHz
Boost Clock2,505 MHz2,310 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 6950 XT
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed22.4 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s576 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

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