Radeon RX 6800 XT vs RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Radeon RX 6800 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 Radeon RX 6800 XT
Performance Per Dollar RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (48 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $743 versus $6,000 for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 704.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+704.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($743) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($6,000) |
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 6800 XT and RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 6800 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 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,995 points. Launch price was $649.
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,096 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 24,995 and the RTX 5880 Ada Generation reaches 25,096 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 14,080 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 69.27 TFLOPS (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 110 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs 440.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,995 | 25,096 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 14080+206% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS | 69.27 TFLOPS+234% |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz | 2460 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 128 | 176+38% |
| TMUs | 288 | 440+53% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 13.8 MB+1280% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 72 MB+1700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 110+53% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 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 RTX 5880 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 48 GB. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 768 GB/s (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — a 50% advantage for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 72 MB (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 48 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 768 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 72 MB+1700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800 XT draws 300W versus the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's 285W — a 5.1% difference. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 650W (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 285W-5% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 83.3 | 88.1+6% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6800 XT launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $743, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation launched at $6000 and now averages $6000. The Radeon RX 6800 XT costs 87.6% less ($5257 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.6 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 4.2 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the Radeon RX 6800 XT offers 700% better value. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 5880 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649-89% | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $743-88% | $6000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.6+700% | 4.2 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | AD102 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | January 5 2024 |
| Ranking | #42 | #40 |
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