AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)

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Performance
Radeon RX 5600 XT
31,31030% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)81% better
56,63454% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 81% better performance than the Radeon RX 5600 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 5600 XT58% better
112.2270% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8844% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 5600 XT has 58% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2020 with a MSRP of $279. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 10) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.

Memory

The RX 5600 XT has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RX 5600 XT includes 2,304 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,130 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,560 MHz. It usually operates at 1,375 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 5600 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 5600 XT has the 70th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 31,310 score and $279 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 112.22. This is the 13th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $799. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 912.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3080 includes 8,960 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,260 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 280 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 280 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 70 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 has the 21st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 56,634 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 70.88. This is the 44th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0Ampere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2020Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$279$799
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for F1 24
F1 24
Radeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Low - 1080p
197 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
173 FPS
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High - 1080p
124 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
--
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QHD - 1440p
--
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 5600 XT orGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
GPUFrames Per Second
Arc A750168.5+35%
Radeon RX 6600166.3+34%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER148.3+19%
Radeon RX 5700 XT145.4+17%
Radeon RX 5700130.1+5%
Radeon RX 5600 XT124.4
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER109.9-12%
GeForce GTX 1660103.2-17%
Radeon RX 5500 XT96.6-22%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER90.3-27%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon RX 5600 XT
31,31030% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)81% better
56,63454% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 81% better performance than the Radeon RX 5600 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is ranked 70th with a score of 31,310, and the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 21st with a score of 56,634.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 5600 XT58% better
112.2270% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8844% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 5600 XT has 58% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is ranked 13th with a performance per dollar of 112.22, and the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 44th with a performance per dollar of 70.88.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 5600 XT or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 6900 XT59,119+89%
Radeon RX 7700 XT57,340+83%
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)56,634+81%
Radeon RX 680055,084+76%
GeForce RTX 308053,713+72%
Radeon RX 660031,774+1%
Radeon RX 570031,470+1%
Radeon RX 5600 XT31,310
GeForce RTX 207031,260-0%
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5-2%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRadeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
7,710.5
17,956
(+132.88%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
8,257.5
16,961
(+105.4%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
115,838
217,116
(+87.43%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
22,058
44,533
(+101.89%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
90,302
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
29,969
41,410
(+38.18%)
PassMark G3D Mark
13,633
26,679
(+95.69%)
PassMark G2D Mark
877
1,080
(+23.15%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecRadeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
CodenameNavi 10GA102
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0Ampere
Process Size7 nm8 nm
Transistors10,300 million28,300 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecRadeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Memory Size6 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth288 Gb/s912.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit384 bit
L1 Cache--128 KB
L2 Cache3 MB5 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecRadeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)150 W350 W
Suggested PSU450 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecRadeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Stream Processors (SP)2,304--
CUDA Cores--8,960
Compute Units (CU)36--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--70
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144280
Render Output Units (ROP)6496
Tensor Cores--280
Ray Tracing Cores--70
Core Clock Speed1,130 MHz1,260 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,560 MHz1,710 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)1,375 MHz--

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecRadeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate99.84 GPixel/s164.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate224.6 GTexel/s478.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance7.19 TFLOPS30.64 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance449.3 GFLOPS478.8 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecRadeon RX 5600 XTGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL2.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.