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AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

AMD
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NVIDIA
Performance
Radeon RX 6950 XT
72,227.556% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 508039% better
100,19077% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 39% better performance than the Radeon RX 6950 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6950 XT
65.7240% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 508053% better
100.2961% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 53% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6950 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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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 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 55.66% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 72,227.5 score and $1,099 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 65.72. This is the 57th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB203) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 960 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 5080 includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,617 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 360 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5080 has the 3rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 77.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 100,190 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.29. This is the 22nd 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 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Blackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2022Q1 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,099$999
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 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
Radeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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275 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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219 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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129 FPS
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.

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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 6950 XT
72,227.556% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 508039% better
100,19077% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 39% better performance than the Radeon RX 6950 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is ranked 13th with a score of 72,227.5, and the GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 100,190.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6950 XT
65.7240% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 508053% better
100.2961% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 53% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6950 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is ranked 57th with a performance per dollar of 65.72, and the GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 100.29.

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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 5090129,772+80%
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+45%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190+39%
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912+37%
Radeon RX 907088,618+23%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti75,612+5%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER74,834+4%
Radeon RX 6950 XT72,227.5
GeForce RTX 507071,642-1%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481-4%

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.

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BenchmarkRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
22,004
32,317.5
(+46.87%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
20,574
29,175
(+41.81%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
229,172
335,663
(+46.47%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
59,882
72,807
(+21.58%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
186,146
225,007
(+20.88%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
48,816.5
72,606.5
(+48.73%)
PassMark G3D Mark
28,182
36,357
(+29.01%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,035
1,401
(+35.36%)
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 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
CodenameNavi 21GB203
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Blackwell 2.0
Process Size7 nm5 nm
Transistors26,800 million45,600 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 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
Memory Size16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth576 Gb/s960 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,250 MHz1,875 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB64 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 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)335 W360 W
Suggested PSU700 W750 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

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 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
Stream Processors (SP)5,120--
CUDA Cores--10,752
Compute Units (CU)80--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--84
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)320336
Render Output Units (ROP)128112
Tensor Cores--336
Ray Accelerators80--
Ray Tracing Cores--84
Core Clock Speed1,860 MHz2,295 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,310 MHz2,617 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.

SpecRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
Pixel Fill Rate295.7 GPixel/s293.1 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate739.2 GTexel/s879.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance23.65 TFLOPS56.28 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1,478 GFLOPS879.3 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 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5080
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)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.