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

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB and Radeon RX 6950 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 Ti 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 Ti 12GB

  • 58% more memory bandwidth (912.4 vs 576 GB/s)
  • DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing

Why pick Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB

  • 4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
  • FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
  • About ₹14,000 cheaper today

Specifications

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GBRadeon RX 6950 XT 16GB
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
GPU chipGA102Navi 21
Video memory12 GB GDDR6X16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus384-bit256-bit
Memory bandwidth912.4 GB/s576 GB/s
L2 cache6 MB—
Boost clock1.67 GHz2.31 GHz
Board power (rated)350 W335 W
PCIe interfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generationDLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released2021-06-032022-05-10
Price today (≈)₹1.68 L₹1.54 L

FAQ

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB and Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

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

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

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB or Radeon RX 6950 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 Ti 12GB and Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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.

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