GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB ≈ ₹98,100 today · 2020 Buy now

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB ≈ ₹1.4 L today · 2020 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3080 10GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3080 10GB Radeon RX 6900 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
About ₹42,100 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB

4% higher estimated gaming score
6 GB more video memory (16 vs 10 GB)
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3080 10GB	Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2
GPU chip	GA102	Navi 21
Video memory	10 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	320-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	760.3 GB/s	512 GB/s
L2 cache	5 MB	—
Boost clock	1.71 GHz	2.25 GHz
Board power (rated)	320 W	300 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2020-09-17	2020-12-08
Price today (≈)	₹98,100	₹1.4 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3080 10GB better than Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3080 10GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 6900 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 6900 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 3080 10GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (10 GB GDDR6X) and Radeon RX 6900 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.