NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X
NVIDIA GeForce VS AMD Radeon GPU COMPARISON
RTX 3080 vs RX 9070 XT
Compare RightNow GPU Database specifications and median 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores. The quick answer below is intentionally separated from game-specific FPS and live pricing.
VS
RX 9070 XT
AMD Radeon
RX 9070 XT
RDNA 4.0 · 16 GB GDDR6
QUICK ANSWER
RX 9070 XT leads in 3DMark Time Spy
RX 9070 XT has a median Graphics score of 29,561 versus 17,664 for RTX 3080, a lead of about 67% in this synthetic workload.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Time Spy Graphics score comparison
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
RTX 308017,664
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 1,291,606 resultsView 3DMark result searchRX 9070 XT29,561
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 440,048 resultsView 3DMark result searchTime Spy is a synthetic DirectX 12 workload, not an FPS guarantee. Submitted results can include different board models, drivers, cooling, overclocks, and laptop power limits. Models are desktop GPUs unless explicitly labeled Laptop.
SPECIFICATIONS
RTX 3080 vs RX 9070 XT specs
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | RTX 3080 | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| GPU codename | GA102 | Navi 48 |
| Foundry | Samsung | TSMC |
| Process size | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shader units | 8,704 | 4,096 |
| Base clock | 1,440 MHz | 1,660 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,970 MHz |
| Memory | 10 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 320-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 760.3 GB/s | 644.6 GB/s |
| TMUs | 272 | 256 |
| ROPs | 96 | 128 |
| Tensor cores | 272 | Not listed |
| Ray tracing cores | 68 | 64 |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 320 W | 304 W |
| Recommended system power | 700 W | 700 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Power connectors | 1x 12-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a |
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 29.77 TFLOPS | 48.66 TFLOPS |
RTX 3080: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RX 9070 XT: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
Should you choose RTX 3080 or RX 9070 XT?
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Start with measured performance
RX 9070 XT has a median Graphics score of 29,561 versus 17,664 for RTX 3080, a lead of about 67% in this synthetic workload. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Check memory and power
RTX 3080 lists 10 GB GDDR6X and 320 W graphics power; RX 9070 XT lists 16 GB GDDR6 and 304 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.
Verify the exact game and price
This comparison does not invent FPS or value claims. Check independent testing for your games and resolution, then compare the current prices of the exact cards available to you.