Radeon RX 6800 XTvsGeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce RTX 4080 is a premium GPU for enthusiasts chasing high-fidelity ray tracing and top-tier performance, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end card built for gamers who want strong rasterization without the latest price bump.
Radeon RX 6800 XT
RDNA 2.0 · TSMC 7 nm · 2020
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GeForce RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4080 wins overall for its much faster performance in modern games and ray tracing, leaving the Radeon RX 6800 XT in its dust.
Budget-focused buyers should pick the Radeon RX 6800 XT for its lower price and still capable 1440p gaming.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the right choice if you need a solid 1440p card and want to save money for other upgrades.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RX 6800 XT better than the RTX 4080?
Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 60 out of 100), so it leads the RX 6800 XT in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the RX 6800 XT?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 38% faster than the RX 6800 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RX 6800 XT or the RTX 4080?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the RX 6800 XT is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.