GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs Radeon RX 6900 XT
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6900 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6900 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 6900 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6900 XT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and Radeon RX 6900 XT
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.
Radeon RX 6900 XT
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,729 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 and the Radeon RX 6900 XT reaches 26,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 6900 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,543 | 26,729 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 5120 |
| Boost Clock | 1734 MHz | 2250 MHz+30% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6900 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6900 XT) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon RX 6900 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 512 GB/s+60% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 6900 XT).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the Radeon RX 6900 XT's 300W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 850W (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2.5 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-24% | 850W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2.5 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 88.5 | 89.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $385 |
| Codename | Pascal GP104 SLI | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 16 2016 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #162 | #35 |
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