Radeon RX 6700 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Radeon RX 6700
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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 Radeon RX 6700
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 6700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+10%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $145 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 6700, it costs 52% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 103.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($145) |
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 Radeon RX 6700 and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Radeon RX 6700
The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6700 scores 18,920 and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti reaches 18,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700) vs 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Raw compute: 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700) vs 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Boost clocks: 2450 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,920+2% | 18,606 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3584+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.29 TFLOPS | 11.34 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2450 MHz+55% | 1582 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 88+38% |
| TMUs | 144 | 224+56% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.3 MB+160% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+9% | 2.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 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 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6700 comes with 10 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 10% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) vs 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — a 51.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 160-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) vs 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — the Radeon RX 6700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 11 GB+10% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 484 GB/s+51% |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | 352-bit+120% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+9% | 2.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 6700) vs NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | NVENC 4th gen |
| Decoder | UVD | NVDEC 3rd gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6700 draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 250W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 6700) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-30% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-8% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.1+45% | 74.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 and now averages $145. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 51.7% less ($155 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.1 (Radeon RX 6700) vs 128.3 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 103.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-46% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $145-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.1 | 128.3+103% |
| Codename | Navi 22 | GP102 |
| Release | June 9 2021 | March 10 2017 |
| Ranking | #90 | #95 |
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