GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB ≈ ₹1.14 L today · 2022 Buy now

≈6% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB ≈ ₹1.54 L today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB scores about 6% higher than GeForce RTX 3080 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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 12GB Radeon RX 6950 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 12GB

58% more memory bandwidth (912.4 vs 576 GB/s)
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing
About ₹40,300 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB

6% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2
GPU chip	GA102	Navi 21
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	384-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	912.4 GB/s	576 GB/s
L2 cache	6 MB	—
Boost clock	1.71 GHz	2.31 GHz
Board power (rated)	350 W	335 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	2022-01-11	2022-05-10
Price today (≈)	₹1.14 L	₹1.54 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3080 12GB better than Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB scores about 6% higher than GeForce RTX 3080 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB is rated at 335 W versus 350 W for GeForce RTX 3080 12GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 3080 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 12GB (12 GB GDDR6X) and Radeon RX 6950 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.