Comparison

RTX 5080 vs RX 6950 XT

The RTX 5080 is 48.7% faster than RX 6950 XT in synthetic benchmark and 54.1% more expensive on the retail market.

Retail Price

$1539

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Better Value

Retail Price

$ 999

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Value

21

Value

22

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3DMark Performace

32530

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+48.7%

3DMark Performace

21878

Video Memory

16 GB

Video Memory

16 GB

Power Consumption

360W

Power Consumption

335W

Efficiency

90

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Efficiency

65

Release Date

2025

Release Date

2022

MSRP

999 $

MSRP

1099 $

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+10.0%

AMD Equivalent to RTX 5080

NAME3DMARKPRICE
Radeon RX 9070 XT29992
Radeon RX 7900 XTX29246

Is RTX 5080 better than RX 6950 XT?

RTX 5080 price to performance rating is lower than RX 6950 XT's. RX 6950 XT offers 4.8% better value fo money.

The RTX 5080 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 360 watts and a 3DMark score of 32530. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 90. RX 6950 XT's efficiency score is 65 .So RTX 5080 leads by 38.5%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.