AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
The Radeon RX 6950 XT has 95% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT has 41% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2022 with a MSRP of $1,099. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6950 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 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 6950 XT includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,860 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,310 MHz. It usually operates at 2,100 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 6950 XT is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 335 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 6950 XT has the 13th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 57.00% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 73,975 score and $1,099 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 67.31. This is the 58th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3080 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 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 Mobile includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,110 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,545 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 3080 Mobile has the 59th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2022 | Q1 2021 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,099 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
God of War Ragnarök | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 132 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 110 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 95 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 94 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 70 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 42 FPS |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | 78 | +86% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 56.2 | +34% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | 42 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 35.6 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | 33.9 | -19% |
| Radeon RX 8060S | 33.2 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 31 | -26% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 21.2 | -50% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 6950 XT has 95% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is ranked 13th with a score of 73,975, and the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is ranked 59th with a score of 37,933.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT has 104% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
Radeon RX 6950 XT's 67.31 performance per dollar ranks it 58th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 73,975 | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 71,642 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | -6% |
| Radeon RX 8060S | 40,164 | -46% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 38,690.5 | -48% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | 37,933 | -49% |
| Radeon RX 7700S | 37,918 | -49% |
| Arc A770M | 37,375 | -49% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 82.78 | +23% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 67.31 | |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.37 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 64.92 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | -13% |
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.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 22,289 (+107.3%) | 10,752 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 21,340 (+105.89%) | 10,365 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 222,478 (+106.58%) | 107,695 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 59,672 (+119.43%) | 27,194 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 211,120 (+276.45%) | 56,082.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 52,806 (+80.72%) | 29,220 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 183.2 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 28,080 (+71.72%) | 16,352 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,046 (+64.47%) | 636 |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 21 | GA104 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Size | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 26,800 million | 17,400 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.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 Gb/s | 448 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,250 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 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.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 3 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 335 W | 115 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | Device Dependent |
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.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 5,120 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 6,144 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 80 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 48 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 320 | 192 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 128 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 192 |
| Ray Accelerators | 80 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,860 MHz | 1,110 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,310 MHz | 1,545 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 2,100 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.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 295.7 GPixel/s | 148.3 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 739.2 GTexel/s | 296.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 23.65 TFLOPS | 18.98 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,478.4 GFLOPS | 296.6 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.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.