AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#6 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$253

FPS / €

1.74

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Nvidia

RTX 3080 Ti

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

#28 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.72/100

Lowest price

$900

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $647 cheaper ($253 vs $900).
The RX 9060 XT 16GB 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.

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RTX 3080 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

363 FPS

1% low 220

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Apex Legends

248 FPS

1% low 170

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Grand Theft Auto V

91 FPS

1% low 67

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Red Dead Redemption 2

150 FPS

1% low 106

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Cyberpunk 2077

81 FPS

1% low 60

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Rocket League

716 FPS

1% low 309

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

133 FPS

1% low 101

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Crimson Desert

126 FPS

1% low 89

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FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.74

RTX 3080 Ti

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 16GB	RTX 3080 Ti
Architecture	RDNA 4	Ampere
Release date	2025-06	2021-06
Video memory	16 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory bus	128 bit	384 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	912 GB/s
Shading units	2048	10240
Boost clock	3130 MHz	1665 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	350 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$349	$1199

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#6 / 69

Popularity score54.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.11.7%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2404

Average build price

$1,179

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular

750 W · $95

Latest builds

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RTX 3080 Ti

#28 / 69

Popularity score2.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9060 XT 16GB

47 models tracked

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RTX 3080 Ti

36 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RTX 3080 Ti?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $647 cheaper ($253 vs $900). The RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 16GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

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.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the r5-7500f (657 builds).

How much does the RX 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $253. We track 47 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3080 Ti cost right now?

The RTX 3080 Ti is available from $900. We track 36 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.

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.