AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RX 6950 XT
RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
1,222€
FPS / €
0.419
RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
1,180€
Our verdict
- The RTX 3080 Ti is currently 42€ cheaper (1,180€ vs 1,222€).
- The RX 6950 XT 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 6950 XT | RTX 3080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Ampere |
| Release date | 2022-05 | 2021-06 |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
| Shading units | 5120 | 10240 |
| Boost clock | 2310 MHz | 1665 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 335 W | 350 W |
| Recommended PSU | 850 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1199 |
Popularity on DropReference
RX 6950 XT
#60 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
11
Average build price
2,890€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 850W Black
850 W · 131€
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 6950 XT
2 models tracked
Gigabyte Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING OC 16GB GDDR6 Black1,222€
Sapphire NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 6950XT Pure Gaming 16GB GDDR6 Black1,300€
RTX 3080 Ti
13 models tracked
PNY GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X Multicolour1,342€
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€
Gigabyte AORUS RTX 3080 Ti Xtreme 12GB GDDR6X3,009€
ZOTAC RTX 3080 Ti Trinity OC 12GB GDDR6X Black1,598€
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6950 XT or the RTX 3080 Ti?
The RTX 3080 Ti is currently 42€ cheaper (1,180€ vs 1,222€). The RX 6950 XT 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 6950 XT?
A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6950 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 850W 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 6950 XT?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6950 XT is the r7-7800x3D (3 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 6950 XT cost right now?
The RX 6950 XT is available from 1,222€. We track 2 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3080 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3080 Ti is available from 1,180€. We track 13 models in real time.
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, an improved version of the 6900 XT, offers optimized ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. An optimized flagship card, it excels at 4K and offers the best AMD performance of its generation.
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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