Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | RX 6900 XT | RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP | 300W | 350W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 71 | 71 |
| Score 1440p | 68 | 69 |
| Score 4K | 55 | 59 |
| Game | RX 6900 XT | RTX 3080 12GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 61FPS | 61FPS | Tie |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 69FPS | 69FPS | Tie |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 76FPS | 76FPS | Tie |
| Crimson Desert | 63FPS | 63FPS | Tie |
| Fable | 67FPS | 67FPS | Tie |
| Subnautica 2 | 75FPS | 75FPS | Tie |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 66FPS | 66FPS | Tie |
| Pathologic 3 | 54FPS | 54FPS | Tie |
| Nioh 3 | 72FPS | 72FPS | Tie |
| Gothic 1 Remake | 72FPS | 72FPS | Tie |
It's a tie: both GPUs win in 0 out of 10 games
Both GPUs offer very similar performance. Choose based on price and availability.