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Comparision NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB

WINNER
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB

Rating: 78 points
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Rating: 76 points
Grade
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
Performance
6
8
Memory
3
8
General information
8
8
Functions
9
7
Benchmark tests
8
8
Ports
7
10

Top specs and features

Passmark score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB: 23296 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: 22929

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB: 179511 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: 189003

3DMark Fire Strike Score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB: 30267 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: 37848

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB: 37472 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: 48691

3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB: 47809 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: 50954

Description

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB video card is based on the Ampere architecture. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT on the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The first has 28300 million transistors. The second is 26800 million. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB has a transistor size of 8 nm versus 7.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 1260 MHz versus 1825 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB has 12 GB. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 12 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 912.4 Gb/s versus 512 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is 31.31. At AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 19.95.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB scored 23296 points. And here is the second card 22929 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 37472 points. Second 48691 points.

In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using There is no data. The second is PCIe 4.0 x16. Video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB has Directx version 12.2. Video card AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT -- Directx version - 12.2.

Regarding cooling, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB has 350W heat dissipation requirements versus 300W for AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT.

Why NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is better than AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

  • Passmark score 23296 против 22929 , more on 2%
  • 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 505464 против 493855 , more on 2%

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: highlights

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1260 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1825 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1188 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
2000 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
31.31 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
19.95 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
12 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
16 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of threads
The more threads a video card has, the more processing power it can provide.
8960
max 18432
Average: 1326.3
max 18432
Average: 1326.3
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components. Show more
16
max 16
Average:
16
max 16
Average:
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
164 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
288 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics. Show more
280
max 880
Average: 140.1
288
max 880
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications. Show more
96
max 256
Average: 56.8
128
max 256
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks. Show more
8960
max 17408
Average:
4608
max 17408
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations. Show more
5000
4000
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1710 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
2250 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
architecture name
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
GPU name
GA102
Navi 21
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
912.4 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
512 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
12 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
16 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card. Show more
384 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities. Show more
628
max 826
Average: 356.7
520
max 826
Average: 356.7
Length
285
max 524
Average: 250.2
265
max 524
Average: 250.2
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features. Show more
GeForce 30
Navi II
Manufacturer
Samsung
TSMC
Power supply power
When choosing a power supply for a video card, you must take into account the power requirements of the video card manufacturer, as well as other computer components. Show more
750
max 1300
Average:
700
max 1300
Average:
Year of issue
2022
max 2023
Average:
2020
max 2023
Average:
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed Show more
350 W
Average: 160 W
300 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
8 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
7 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
28300 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
26800 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance. Show more
4
max 4
Average: 3
4
max 4
Average: 3
Width
113 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
120 mm
max 421.7
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
38 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
52 mm
max 620
Average: 89.6 mm
Purpose
Desktop
Desktop
Price at the time of release
799 $
max 419999
Average: 5679.5 $
649 $
max 419999
Average: 5679.5 $
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements. Show more
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12.2
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12.2
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.6
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.5
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
Vulkan version
A higher version of Vulkan usually means a larger set of features, optimizations, and enhancements that software developers can use to create better and more realistic graphical applications and games. Show more
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
max 1.3
Average:
CUDA Version
Allows you to use the compute cores of your graphics card to perform parallel computing, which can be useful in areas such as scientific research, deep learning, image processing, and other computationally intensive tasks. Show more
8.6
max 9
Average:
max 9
Average:
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas. Show more
23296
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
22929
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
179511
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
189003
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
30267
max 39424
Average: 12463
37848
max 39424
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios. Show more
37472
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
48691
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
47809
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
50954
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
87574
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
94491
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
505464
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
493855
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 sw-03
The sw-03 test includes visualization and modeling of objects using various graphic effects and techniques such as shadows, lighting, reflections and others. Show more
66
max 203
Average: 64
max 203
Average: 64
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 showcase-01
The showcase-01 test is a scene with complex 3D models and effects that demonstrates the capabilities of the graphics system in processing complex scenes. Show more
181
max 239
Average: 121.3
max 239
Average: 121.3
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 mediacal-01
42
max 107
Average: 39
max 107
Average: 39
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 maya-04
158
max 185
Average: 132.8
max 185
Average: 132.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 energy-01
17
max 21
Average: 10.7
max 21
Average: 10.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 creo-01
67
max 154
Average: 52.5
max 154
Average: 52.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 catia-04
116
max 190
Average: 91.5
max 190
Average: 91.5
SPECviewperf 12 test score - specvp12 3dsmax-05
263
max 325
Average: 189.5
max 325
Average: 189.5
Ports
Number of connectors 12-pin
1
max 1
Average: 1
max 1
Average: 1
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
HDMI version
The latest version provides a wide signal transmission channel due to the increased number of audio channels, frames per second, etc.
2.1
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
2.1
max 2.1
Average: 1.9
Number of HDMI connectors
The more their number, the more devices can be connected at the same time (for example, game / TV set-top boxes)
1
max 3
Average: 1.1
1
max 3
Average: 1.1
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available

FAQ

How does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB scored 23296 points. The second video card scored 22929 points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is 31.31 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 19.95 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB 350 Watt. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 300 Watt.

How fast are NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB operates at 1260 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1710 MHz. The clock base frequency of AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT reaches 1825 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 2250 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB supports GDDR6. Installed 12 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 912.4 GB/s. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT works with GDDR6. The second one has 16 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 912.4 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB has 1 HDMI outputs. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB uses There is no data. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is built on Ampere. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is equipped with GA102. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is set to Navi 21.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 4. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 4.

How many transistors?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB has 28300 million transistors. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 26800 million transistors