NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W
68
/ 100
From $599
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 6600
RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6 · 132 W
68
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1080 lands at 68 and Radeon RX 6600 at 68. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce GTX 1080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 6600 if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
GeForce GTX 1080 68
vs 68 Radeon RX 6600
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1080
68 raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 68
Radeon RX 6600
68 raster 68
rt 58
ai 53
efficiency 76
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2 |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR5X | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 180 W | 132 W |
| Release year | 2016 | 2021 |
GeForce GTX 1080
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Radeon RX 6600
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 6600
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 6600? +
Both score 68 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1080 worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce GTX 1080 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in raster.
Is Radeon RX 6600 worth the price? +
At $329, Radeon RX 6600 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in efficiency.
Does GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 6600 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.