GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
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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 RTX 3080 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6950 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $850 for the Radeon RX 6950 XT, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 47.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($550) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($850) |
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 RTX 3080 Ti and Radeon RX 6950 XT
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,861 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Radeon RX 6950 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,076 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti scores 26,861 and the Radeon RX 6950 XT reaches 28,076 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6950 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2324 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 80 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) with 320 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,861 | 28,076+5% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+100% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS+43% | 23.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2324 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 112 | 128+14% |
| TMUs | 320 | 320 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+900% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6950 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 RTX 3080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6950 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6950 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6950 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 6950 XT) — a 58.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6950 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 912 GB/s+58% | 576 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs RDNA 2 (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs RDNA 2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode (Radeon RX 6950 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | RDNA 2 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | RDNA 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 6950 XT's 335W — a 4.4% difference. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 850W (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 83°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 335W-4% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W-12% | 850W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 285mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 83°C-2% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.7 | 83.8+9% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon RX 6950 XT launched at $1099 and now averages $850. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti costs 35.3% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.8 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 33.0 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers 47.9% better value. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | $1099-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550-35% | $850 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.8+48% | 33.0 |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #33 | #25 |
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