GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)
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Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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GeForce RTX 3080 10GB   Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3080 10GB

  • 48% more memory bandwidth (760.3 vs 512 GB/s)
  • DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing

Why pick Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB

  • 6 GB more video memory (16 vs 10 GB)
  • FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
  • About ₹7,000 cheaper today

Specifications

GeForce RTX 3080 10GBRadeon RX 6800 XT 16GB
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
GPU chipGA102Navi 21
Video memory10 GB GDDR6X16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus320-bit256-bit
Memory bandwidth760.3 GB/s512 GB/s
L2 cache5 MB—
Boost clock1.71 GHz2.25 GHz
Board power (rated)320 W300 W
PCIe interfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generationDLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released2020-09-172020-11-18
Price today (≈)₹98,100₹91,100

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3080 10GB better than Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB is rated at 300 W versus 320 W for GeForce RTX 3080 10GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Are GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (10 GB GDDR6X) and Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB (16 GB GDDR6) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.

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