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RTX 3080 Ti vs RX 6800 XT: Specs, Price & Performance

The RTX 3080 Ti is the faster card, about 3% ahead of the RX 6800 XT on 3DMark Time Spy. It currently costs $130 more than the RX 6800 XT. On price per frame, the RX 6800 XT is the better value.

RTX 3080 Ti

NVIDIA
$549
Lowest in-stock price
Full RTX 3080 Ti pageNewegg $549

RX 6800 XT

AMD
$419
Lowest in-stock price
Full RX 6800 XT pageNewegg $419

Spec & price comparison

RTX 3080 Ti versus RX 6800 XT compared across price, VRAM, architecture, power draw, benchmark score, gaming FPS, and price per frame.
SpecRTX 3080 TiRX 6800 XT
Current price$549$419
MSRP$1,199$649
VRAM12GB16GB
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
GenerationRTX 3000RX 6000
Power draw (TDP)350W300W
Recommended PSU750W750W
3DMark Time Spy18,50018,000
1080p gaming (avg FPS)138 fps135 fps
1440p gaming (avg FPS)105 fps102 fps
Price per frame (1440p)$5.23$4.11

Green marks the stronger figure per row. Benchmark and FPS values are representative 3DMark Time Spy and 1440p gaming averages; prices are live and update continuously.

Which should you buy?

For raw performance: the RTX 3080 Ti leads by about 3% on Time Spy, making it the pick if you want the most frames at 1440p and 4K and can absorb the price.

For value: the RX 6800 XTdelivers more frames per dollar at today's prices, so it is the smarter buy if you care about price-to-performance over outright speed.

Power and platform: the RTX 3080 Ti draws 350W (≈750W PSU) versus 300W (≈750W PSU) for the RX 6800 XT. Factor the higher-wattage card's PSU and cooling needs into the total cost.

RTX 3080 Ti vs RX 6800 XT FAQ

Is the RTX 3080 Ti better than the RX 6800 XT?

RTX 3080 Ti is the faster of the two, roughly 3% ahead on 3DMark Time Spy (18,500 vs 18,000). The RX 6800 XT offers more frames per dollar, so the better choice depends on whether you are optimizing for outright performance or value.

How much do the RTX 3080 Ti and RX 6800 XT cost right now?

The RTX 3080 Ti is currently $549, and the RX 6800 XT is $419. GPU Drip tracks both across Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg, B&H and other major retailers and updates the prices continuously.

Which is the better value, the RTX 3080 Ti or the RX 6800 XT?

Measured by price per 1440p frame, the RX 6800 XT is the better value at this moment ($4.11 per frame). Because GPU prices move, check the live figures above before buying.

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