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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 6800 XT

The GeForce RTX 5080 is much faster than the Radeon RX 6800 XT on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $880.99 more expensive!

  • Up to 70% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 4 months newer
  • Up to 11% better value for money
  • Up to 54% more expensive$1,319.99 vs $439.00
  • Up to 54% cheaper$439.00 vs $1,319.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 29 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Logo
GeForce RTX 5080
56280 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Logo
Radeon RX 6800 XT
20740 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 5080 has 171% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 5080 fills pixels 2% faster.

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GeForce RTX 5080 maps textures 36% faster.

Memory Bandwidthhelp

GeForce RTX 5080 moves data 88% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon RX 6800 XT draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX 6800 XT is $880.99 cheaper.

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GDDR6
256-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 50
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Navi II (RX 6000)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5080. It's 71% faster than the Radeon RX 6800 XT on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 41/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5080 than Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
71% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5080 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 5080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 5080 and Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 scores 70/100, Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 41/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 6800 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 5080 and Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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