AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 1.1% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT'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 2% (57 vs 58 FPS); the closest fight is Atomic Heart (1% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the better value at 15.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 129 | 130 | -1% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 84 | 85 | -1% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 91 | 92 | -1% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 103 | 104 | -1% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 103 | 104 | -1% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 175 | 177 | -1% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 98 | 99 | -1% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 77 | 78 | -1% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 100 | 101 | -1% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 106 | 107 | -1% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 66 | 67 | -1% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 57 | 58 | -2% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 10GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 28,300M |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | Ampere (GA102) |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,250 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
| TDP | 300 W | 320 W |
| Launch MSRP | $649 | $699 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2020-09-17 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 1.1% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers more performance per dollar: 15.3 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 6800 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- The Last of Us Part I: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by roughly 2% (57 vs 58 FPS) in our testing.
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