AMD Radeon RX 6700 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 61.1% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6700's numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in The Last of Us Part I, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 71% (34 vs 58 FPS); the closest fight is Forza Horizon 5 (48% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6700 is the better value at 20.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6700 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 86 | 130 | -34% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 52 | 85 | -39% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 56 | 92 | -39% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 62 | 104 | -40% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 65 | 104 | -38% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 111 | 177 | -37% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 67 | 99 | -32% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 50 | 78 | -36% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 64 | 101 | -37% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 64 | 107 | -40% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 40 | 67 | -40% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 34 | 58 | -41% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6700 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 10 GB | 10GB |
| Transistors | 17,200M | 28,300M |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Ampere (GA102) |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,450 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
| TDP | 175 W | 320 W |
| Launch MSRP | $299 | $699 |
| Release | 2022-06-09 | 2020-09-17 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6700 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 61.1% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- AMD Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB VRAM and a 175W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6700 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6700 delivers more performance per dollar: 20.9 average FPS per $100 versus 14.3. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- The Last of Us Part I: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by roughly 71% (34 vs 58 FPS) in our testing.
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