AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 22.4% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Cyberpunk 2077, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 26% (73 vs 92 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (19% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is the better value at 22.6 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.8).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 73 | 92 | -21% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 85 | 101 | -16% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 10GB |
| Transistors | 29,700M | 28,300M |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 (Navi 44) | Ampere (GA102) |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 3,130 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
| TDP | 160 W | 320 W |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $699 |
| Release | 2025-06-05 | 2020-09-17 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 22.4% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 160W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT delivers more performance per dollar: 22.6 average FPS per $100 versus 13.8. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- Cyberpunk 2077: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by roughly 26% (73 vs 92 FPS) in our testing.
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