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NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERNVIDIARENDER
Probe A
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
69.7/ 100B
Benchmarks73· 40%
Core69· 30%
Memory64· 20%
Power & Form· 10%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GBAMDRENDER
Probe B
AMD
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
61.7/ 100C
Benchmarks56· 40%
Core67· 30%
Memory64· 20%
Power & Form· 10%
Quick verdict

Between the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes out ahead in cuda / stream cores and ray tracing cores, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins on tdp and boost clock. Overall, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 69.7 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 61.7 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER if you care most about cuda / stream cores and ray tracing cores. The biggest gaps in its favor are cuda / stream cores, ray tracing cores, memory bus, among others.

Pick the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if you care most about tdp and boost clock. Its strongest claims are tdp, boost clock.

Both ship with comparable vram, so those specs don't 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.

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.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Core

SpecNVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERAMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
ChipsetAD103Navi 44
Base clock2295 MHz2620 MHzlead
Boost clock2550 MHz3130 MHzlead
CUDA / Stream cores10240lead2048
Ray tracing cores80lead32

Memory

SpecNVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERAMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM16 GB16 GB
VRAM typeGDDR6XleadGDDR6
Memory bus256 bitlead128 bit

Power & Form

SpecNVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERAMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
TDP320 W160 Wlead
Recommended PSU750 W550 Wlead
Length304 mm240 mmlead
Slot size3-slot2-slot

Benchmarks

SpecNVIDIA - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERAMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
3DMark Time Spy21500lead12400
DLSStrueleadfalse
FSRfalsetruelead
Reader questions

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.

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