NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: which GPU is better?
Which graphics card gives you more gaming performance? NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB leads our performance index by roughly 1%. Estimates from ApexCore's verified benchmark catalog.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 213 | 210 |
| VRAM | 10 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 320 W | 300 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Price (EUR) | 529 EUR | 419 EUR |
| Upscaling | ["DLSS","FSR"] | ["FSR","XeSS","DLSS"] |
Who wins?
For pure gaming performance the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB is the stronger card in ApexCore's index (213 vs 210). On paper it is about 1% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB also draws more power (320W vs 300W). Frame rates always depend on the game, resolution and the rest of your build - check the interactive tool for your exact parts.
Try NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT in the interactive compare tool
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