AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RX 6800
RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
540€
FPS / €
0.87
RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
726€
Our verdict
- The RX 6800 is currently 186€ cheaper (540€ vs 726€).
- The RX 6800 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
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 6800 | RTX 3080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Ampere |
| Release date | 2020-11 | 2021-06 |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
| Shading units | 3840 | 10240 |
| Boost clock | 2105 MHz | 1665 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 250 W | 350 W |
| Recommended PSU | 650 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $579 | $1199 |
Popularity on DropReference
RX 6800
#49 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
31
Average build price
1,230€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

DeepCool PF750 Gold 750W 80 Plus Gold Black
750 W · 72€
RTX 3080 Ti
#23 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
6
Average build price
1,787€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · 89€
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RX 6800
2 models trackedRTX 3080 Ti
12 models tracked
PNY GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X Multicolour726€
Gigabyte AORUS Xtreme RTX 3080 Ti WATERFORCE 12GB GDDR6X Black1,180€
KFA2 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti HOF v2 12GB GDDR6X Multicolor2,304€
ZOTAC ZT-A30810D-10P RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X Multicolour1,612€
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X 12GB GDDR6X OC Black2,003€
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 Ti OC 12GB GDDR6X Black1,900€
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming X Trio 12GB GDDR6X Black2,335€
Gigabyte AORUS RTX 3080 Ti Master 12GB GDDR6X2,967€
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6800 or the RTX 3080 Ti?
The RX 6800 is currently 186€ cheaper (540€ vs 726€). The RX 6800 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
What power supply do you need for the RX 6800?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6800. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the DeepCool PF750 Gold 750W 80 Plus Gold Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 Ti?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 Ti. 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 6800?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6800 is the r5-5500 (5 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 Ti is the r7-7700x3D (2 builds).
How much does the RX 6800 cost right now?
The RX 6800 is available from 540€. We track 2 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3080 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3080 Ti is available from 726€. We track 12 models in real time.
AMD Radeon RX 6800
The AMD Radeon RX 6800, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides competitive performance against equivalent NVIDIA cards.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. An improved version of the RTX 3080, it excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.
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