GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 6800
The GeForce RTX 3080 is a real step up in speed — leading the Radeon RX 6800 by roughly 13% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6800, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $3,928 SEK cheaper.
Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)
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
On price, expect to pay $5,571 SEK for the Radeon RX 6800 versus $9,499 SEK for the GeForce RTX 3080. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~51% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $4,992 SEK above its $579 SEK MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $8,800 SEK above its $699 SEK 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?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the Radeon RX 6800?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the Radeon RX 6800?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $3,928 SEK over the Radeon RX 6800?
Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 6800?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 8,704✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 60 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz | 1,700 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,105 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 512 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 250 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Nov 2020 |
