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$959
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$999
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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon RX 6800 XT and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Radeon RX 6800 XT
44
16GB , 300W
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti +2%
45
12GB , 350W

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti outperforms Radeon RX 6800 XT by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Summary

We compared two graphics cards: the Radeon RX 6800 XT with 16GB VRAM (RDNA 2 architecture), against the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 12GB VRAM (Ampere architecture). Both graphics cards offer competitive value for their respective price points. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is more power-efficient, consuming 300W compared to 350W. On this page, you will find detailed benchmark comparisons, technical specifications, value score analysis, and key differences to help you choose the right graphics card for your needs and budget.

Key Differences

An overview of the main advantages of each graphics card

Reasons to consider the Radeon RX 6800 XT

2% better value score (20 versus 20)
33% more VRAM: 16GB versus 12GB
14% lower power consumption (300W versus 350W)
$40 lower current price ($959 versus $999)

Reasons to consider the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

2% higher 3DMark score (19,592 versus 19,187)
DLSS support with broader game compatibility and better performance scaling

Value Score Comparison

Price-to-performance value analysis

Radeon RX 6800 XT
+2% better value
20
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
20

Benchmarks

Performance comparison across 1 common benchmarks

3DMark synthetic

Radeon RX 6800 XT
19,187
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
+2%
19,592

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side hardware comparison

Specification Radeon RX 6800 XT GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Architecture RDNA 2 Ampere
VRAM Size 16 GB 12 GB
TDP 300W 350W
Current Price $959
New • Amazon
$999
New • Amazon

Conclusion

If you plan to game at higher resolutions or use VRAM-intensive applications, the Radeon RX 6800 XT with 16GB VRAM provides more headroom. Both graphics cards have their strengths, so choose based on your specific gaming needs, budget constraints, and performance requirements.