NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA / Stream cores | 10240 | 2048 |
| TDP | 320 W | 160 W |
| Ray tracing cores | 80 | 32 |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 21500 | 12400 |
| Boost clock | 2550 MHz | 3130 MHz |
Between the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes out ahead in cuda / stream cores / ray tracing cores, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins on tdp / boost clock. Overall, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 69.7 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.7 vs 64.3), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER if you care most about cuda / stream cores / ray tracing cores. The biggest gaps in its favor are cuda / stream cores, ray tracing cores, memory bus, among others. The single most decisive one: CUDA / Stream cores — 400.00% more. 10240 vs 2048.
Pick the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if you care most about tdp / boost clock. Its strongest claims are tdp, boost clock. The single most decisive one: TDP — 160.00 W less. 160 vs 320.
Both ship with comparable vram, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads the current Mars Score by 5.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare cuda / stream cores, boost clock, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER if…
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has the measurable edge on cuda cores, ray tracing cores, memory bus bit.
Choose AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if…
AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has the measurable edge on tdp w, boost clock mhz.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wins
- ▲CUDA / Stream cores — 400.00% more. 10240 vs 2048.
- ▲Ray tracing cores — 150.00% more. 80 vs 32.
- ▲Memory bus — 100.00% more. 256 bit vs 128 bit.
- ▲3DMark Time Spy — 73.39% more. 21500 vs 12400.
- ▲Has DLSS.
Why AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins
- ▲TDP — 160.00 W less. 160 vs 320.
- ▲Boost clock — 22.75% more. 3130 MHz vs 2550 MHz.
Spec comparison
Core
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | AD103 | Navi 44 |
| Base clockⓘ | 2295 MHz | 2620 MHzlead |
| Boost clockⓘ | 2550 MHz | 3130 MHzlead |
| CUDA / Stream coresⓘ | 10240lead | 2048 |
| Ray tracing coresⓘ | 80lead | 32 |
Memory
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM typeⓘ | GDDR6Xlead | GDDR6 |
| Memory busⓘ | 256 bitlead | 128 bit |
Power & Form
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDPⓘ | 320 W | 160 Wlead |
| Recommended PSUⓘ | 750 W | 550 Wlead |
| Length | 304 mm | 240 mmlead |
| Slot size | 3-slot | 2-slot |
Benchmarks
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spyⓘ | 21500lead | 12400 |
| DLSSⓘ | truelead | false |
| FSRⓘ | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has more VRAM, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB ships with 16GB GDDR6 vs 16GB.
Which scores higher in 3DMark Time Spy, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 21500 vs 12400.
Which draws less power, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws 160W TDP vs 320W.