GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and Radeon RX 6800 XT trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
Β£508
Perf Index
41%
Value Score
0.081
VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP350W
Price
Β£836
Perf Index
40%
Value Score
0.048
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP300W

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 6800 XT

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and Radeon RX 6800 XT post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti currently lists from $508 GBP, $328 GBP less than the Radeon RX 6800 XT at $836 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 69%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $187 GBP above its $649 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 300W against 350W, 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

The Radeon RX 6800 XT carries 16GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 Ti or Radeon RX 6800 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6800 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

They're very close on raw performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 Radeon RX 6800 XT worth the extra $328 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.