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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)73% better
56,63454% of 104,598
Radeon RX 6700S
32,66231% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 73% better performance than the Radeon RX 6700S for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8844% of 161.45
Radeon RX 6700S
No data available
The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 44% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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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.
About the AMD Radeon RX 6700S GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6700S is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2022. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 23) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6700S has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224 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 6700S includes 1,792 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,700 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,000 MHz. It usually operates at 1,890 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 28 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RX 6700S has the 66th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 31.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q1 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $799 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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Sons of the Forest
Enshrouded
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Ready or Not
The Finals
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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
Sons of the Forest | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 142 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 137 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 130 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 104 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 69 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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) orRadeon RX 6700S
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 82.7 | +21% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 77.6 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 75 | +9% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 68.6 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59.7 | -13% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 59 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 54.6 | -20% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 51.7 | -25% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) orRadeon RX 6700S
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 10.06 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.45 | -10% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 10.6 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 11.65 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 12.99 | +12% |
| Arc A750 | 13.32 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 14.16 | +22% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)73% better
56,63454% of 104,598
Radeon RX 6700S
32,66231% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 73% better performance than the Radeon RX 6700S for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 21st with a score of 56,634, and the Radeon RX 6700S is ranked 66th with a score of 32,662.
Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8844% of 161.45
Radeon RX 6700S
No data available
The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 108% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)'s 70.88 performance per dollar ranks it 44th 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.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59,119 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 55,084 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 6700M | 33,497 | -41% |
| Radeon RX 6650M | 32,846 | -42% |
| Radeon RX 6700S | 32,662 | -42% |
| Radeon RX 6600M | 31,868 | -44% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 30,465 | -46% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) orRadeon RX 6700S
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83.41 | +18% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | +17% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.41 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -17% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | -17% |
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 | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 17,956 (+115.92%) | 8,316 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 16,961 (+98.44%) | 8,547 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 217,116 (+41.12%) | 153,853 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 44,533 (+84.52%) | 24,135 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 41,410 (+54.13%) | 26,867 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 207 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 26,679 (+78.48%) | 14,948 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,080 (+46.54%) | 737 |
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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 23 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million | 11,060 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 912.4 Gb/s | 224 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,188 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | 2 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 350 W | 80 W |
| Suggested PSU | 750 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-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 | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 1,792 |
| CUDA Cores | 8,960 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 28 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 70 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 280 | 112 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 280 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 28 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,260 MHz | 1,700 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,710 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | -- | 1,890 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 164.2 GPixel/s | 128 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 478.8 GTexel/s | 224 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 30.64 TFLOPS | 7.17 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 478.8 GFLOPS | 448 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| 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.