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GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 6800 XT

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 XT comes out ahead: edging it out narrowly, about 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.

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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3080
Price
$1,178 USD
Performance
35/100
VRAM
10 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+89% CUDA Cores (8,704 vs 4,608)
+48% Bandwidth (760 GB/s vs 512 GB/s)
+25% Memory Bus (320-bit vs 256-bit)
$1,178 USDAsus Tuf GeForce RTX 3080 O12G LHR Graphics Card, 8960 Cuda Cores, 12GB GDDR6X 384 Bit Memory, GPU Tweak II, PCI Express 4.0, 1815 MHz Boost Clock, 19 Gbps, HDMI, DP | 90YV0FB8-M0NM00
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AMD Radeon
RX 6800 XT
Price
$823 USD✓
Performance
37/100✓
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+32% Boost Clock (2,250 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
+6% Ray Accelerators (72 vs 68)
$823 USDXFX AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Speedster MERC 319 CORE Gaming Graphics Card, 16GB GDDR6 256bit Memory, 2250 MHz Boost Clock, 16 Gbps Memory Clock, RDNA 2 Arch, PCI-E 4.0, HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4 | RX-68XTALFD9
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce RTX 3080: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce RTX 3080

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6800 XT currently lists from $823 USD, $354 USD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 at $1,178 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6800 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 51%. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $174 USD above its $649 USD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $479 USD above its $699 USD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 300W against 320W, the Radeon RX 6800 XT is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

VRAM favors the Radeon RX 6800 XT at 16GB versus 10GB on the GeForce RTX 3080 — that extra 6GB matters most at 4K, with high-res texture packs, and for content-creation/local-AI work.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 XT?

The Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3080?

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is marginally faster, roughly 6% 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 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 GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $354 USD over the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6800 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 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.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 6800 XT?

The Radeon RX 6800 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 6800 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6800 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)8,704✓4,608
Ray Tracing Cores6872✓
Tensor / AI Cores272—

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 6800 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6800 XT
Base Clock1,440 MHz1,825 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,710 MHz2,250 MHz✓

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 6800 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6800 XT
VRAM Capacity10 GB16 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus320-bit✓256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps✓16 Gbps
Bandwidth760 GB/s✓512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 6800 XT
SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 6800 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP320 W300 W✓
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Oct 2020