RTX 3080 12GB vs RX 6800 XT: The Ultimate Comparison

RTX 3080 12GB vs RX 6800 XT: The Ultimate Comparison

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RTX 3080 12GB vs RX 6800 XT review, where we compare multiple games, resolutions, ray tracing, DLSS, FSR 1.0, FSR 2.0, Smart Access Memory, ResizeableBAR and more! Which should you buy?

Buy an RTX 3080 12GB: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rtx+3080+12GB&crid=3E96Z12G3A3B4&sprefix=rtx+3080+12gb%252Caps%252C156&ref=nb_sb_noss_1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=danielowentec-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6e34ba51f696c7e61d24bcc2cdebd49f&camp=1789&creative=9325

Buy an RX 6800 XT: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rx+6800+xt&crid=1L1M9VUE7W97C&sprefix=rx+6800+x%252Caps%252C155&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=danielowentec-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e96550288cacfb4eb6232203d961646d&camp=1789&creative=9325

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GPU: AMD RX 6800 XT https://amzn.to/2YeMT63
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3080 12GB https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GeForce-Graphics-WINDFORCE-GV-N3080EAGLE-12GD/dp/B09QFBHJFX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ISUC413OOXZI&keywords=rtx+3080+12gb+eagle&qid=1649615994&sprefix=rtx+3080+12gb+eagle%252Caps%252C148&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=danielowentec-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e56b739ca47845731fb800b29054a264&camp=1789&creative=9325
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro, which specific GPU models are being tested, current GPU pricing, etc
2:32 God of War 4K Ultra
3:15 FSR 2.0 vs DLSS at 4K tested in God of War at 4K Ultra
4:33 God of War 1080p and 1440p Ultra
5:28 FSR 2.0 vs DLSS at 1440p tested in God of War at 1440p Ultra
6:10 Forza Horizon 5 at 4K Extreme
6:42 Forza Horizon 5 at 1080p and 1440p Extreme
7:08 Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 4K Ultra
7:37 Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy at 1080p and 1440p Ultra
8:07 Ray Tracing: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy at 1080p
8:37 Ray Tracing: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy at 1440p
9:07 Ray Tracing on vs off: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy at 4K
9:37 Hitman 3 4K max preset no RT
10:10 Ray Tracing and FSR 1.0 vs DLSS at 4K in Hitman 3
10:52 Ray Tracing 1440p Hitman 3 just using RT sun shadows (no reflections)
11:33 Ray Tracing can FSR help AMD catch up to the 3080 at native? Hitman 3
12:10 Ray Tracing at 1080p native RT Sun Shadows (no reflections) Hitman 3
12:48 Ray Tracing at 1080p Native with reflections, matching performance, not settings (Hitman 3)
13:27 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 4K Native
14:16 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 1440p TSR upscale to 4K
14:35 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 1080p TSR upscale to 4K
14:44 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 1080p TSR upscale to 4K w/Settings reduced to 2
15:13 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 1080p TSR upscale to 4K w/Settings reduced to 1
15:32 Cyberpunk 2077 1080p and 1440p Ultra
16:41 Ray Tracing: Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p RT Ultra w/DLSS and FSR, vs best 60fps Native Settings
17:49 Cyberpunk 2077 4K Ultra vs realistic playable settings
18:57 Red Dead Redemption 2 Max Preset 1080p and 1440p
19:30 Red Dead Redemption 2 Max Preset 4K
20:00 So would I spend the extra $100 on the RTX 3080 12GB?
20:57 Specific thoughts for 4K (I’ve used both GPUs as my main 4K GPU for 6 months each)
24:04 Specific thoughts for 1440p
25:51 Specific thoughts for 1080p (I’m guessing eSports enthusiasts at this resolution)
26:27 Thoughts about streaming encoder
26:40 Thoughts on productivity/professional software
27:36 What about 12GB VRAM vs 16GB VRAM?
28:36 Final thoughts

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