AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RX 6700 XT
RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$705
FPS / €
0.567
RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$945
FPS / €
0.508
Our verdict
- The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 14% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RX 6700 XT is currently $240 cheaper ($705 vs $945).
- With 0.567 FPS per euro, the RX 6700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RX 6700 XT | RTX 3080 12GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Ampere |
| Release date | 2021-03 | 2022-01 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2560 | 8960 |
| Boost clock | 2581 MHz | 1710 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 230 W | 350 W |
| Recommended PSU | 650 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $479 | $799 |
Popularity on DropReference
RX 6700 XT
#34 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
20
Average build price
$1,583
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 3080 12GB
#18 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
2
Average build price
$3,723
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $99
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6700 XT or the RTX 3080 12GB?
The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 14% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6700 XT is currently $240 cheaper ($705 vs $945). With 0.567 FPS per euro, the RX 6700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6700 XT or RTX 3080 12GB?
At 1440p, the RX 6700 XT averages 370 FPS versus 421 FPS for the RTX 3080 12GB across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the RX 6700 XT?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6700 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 12GB?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.
Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6700 XT?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6700 XT is the r7-7800x3D (4 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 12GB?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 12GB is the r7-9800x3D (1 builds).
How much does the RX 6700 XT cost right now?
The RX 6700 XT is available from $705. We track 26 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3080 12GB cost right now?
The RTX 3080 12GB is available from $945. We track 14 models in real time.
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.
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