EVGA
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · FTW3
85
/ 100
From $912
VS
Radeon RX 9080 XT wins by 8
AMD
Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
93
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Radeon RX 9080 XT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB lands at 85 and Radeon RX 9080 XT at 93. That puts Radeon RX 9080 XT ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 85
vs 93 Radeon RX 9080 XT
Score breakdown
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 73
Radeon RX 9080 XT
93 raster 93
rt 94
ai 94
efficiency 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9080 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4+ |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 350 W | 380 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
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 9080 XT
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs Radeon RX 9080 XT
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or Radeon RX 9080 XT? +
Radeon RX 9080 XT scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB worth the price? +
At $912, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or Radeon RX 9080 XT 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.