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

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=9325Buy 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=9325My system:CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X https://amzn.to/3a6NZTOCooler: Arctic ‎Liquid Freezer II 360 https://amzn.to/3DdrqtsMobo: Gigabyte X570 AORUS Elite https://amzn.to/3laFVIhRAM: Crucial Ballistix 3600 CL 16 https://amzn.to/3iyZdoMSSD: Samsung 980 Pro https://amzn.to/3BfkKdsSSD: Samsung 970 Evo Plus https://amzn.to/3aFYIVOCase: Phanteks Eclipse P600S https://amzn.to/3A3fLeEPSU: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850W https://amzn.to/3Bo9HyZGPU: AMD RX 6800 XT https://amzn.to/2YeMT63GPU: 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=9325Monitor: LG C1 48 inch OLED https://amzn.to/3nhgEMrWhat equipment do I use to make my videos?Camera: Sony a6100 https://amzn.to/3wmDtR9Camera Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 https://amzn.to/36i0t9tCapture Card: Elgato CamLink 4K ‎https://amzn.to/3AEAPcHMic: My actual mic (AT 3035) is out of production but this is a similar mic (AT 2020) https://amzn.to/3jS6LEBPortable Mic attached to camera: Rode Video Micro https://amzn.to/3yrT0R4Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3wjhladGreenscreen: Emart Collapsable https://amzn.to/3AGjQXxLights: Neewar Dimmable USB LED https://amzn.to/3yw4frDRGB Strip Backlight on desk: https://amzn.to/2ZceAwCSponsor my channel monthly by clicking the "Join" button:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ozUuauyPf1CgXztIWTOGA/joinDonate directly to the channel via PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4G7D2YRVT9EDGDisclaimer: I may earn money on qualifying purchases through affiliate links above.Chapters:0:00 Intro, which specific GPU models are being tested, current GPU pricing, etc2:32 God of War 4K Ultra3:15 FSR 2.0 vs DLSS at 4K tested in God of War at 4K Ultra4:33 God of War 1080p and 1440p Ultra5:28 FSR 2.0 vs DLSS at 1440p tested in God of War at 1440p Ultra6:10 Forza Horizon 5 at 4K Extreme6:42 Forza Horizon 5 at 1080p and 1440p Extreme7:08 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy 4K Ultra7:37 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy at 1080p and 1440p Ultra8:07 Ray Tracing: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy at 1080p 8:37 Ray Tracing: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy at 1440p9:07 Ray Tracing on vs off: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy at 4K9:37 Hitman 3 4K max preset no RT10:10 Ray Tracing and FSR 1.0 vs DLSS at 4K in Hitman 310:52 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 312:10 Ray Tracing at 1080p native RT Sun Shadows (no reflections) Hitman 312:48 Ray Tracing at 1080p Native with reflections, matching performance, not settings (Hitman 3)13:27 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 4K Native14:16 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 1440p TSR upscale to 4K14:35 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 1080p TSR upscale to 4K14:44 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 1080p TSR upscale to 4K w/Settings reduced to 215:13 Unreal Engine 5: City Sample (Matrix Awakens assets) 1080p TSR upscale to 4K w/Settings reduced to 115:32 Cyberpunk 2077 1080p and 1440p Ultra16:41 Ray Tracing: Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p RT Ultra w/DLSS and FSR, vs best 60fps Native Settings17:49 Cyberpunk 2077 4K Ultra vs realistic playable settings18:57 Red Dead Redemption 2 Max Preset 1080p and 1440p19:30 Red Dead Redemption 2 Max Preset 4K20:00 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 1440p25:51 Specific thoughts for 1080p (I'm guessing eSports enthusiasts at this resolution)26:27 Thoughts about streaming encoder26:40 Thoughts on productivity/professional software27:36 What about 12GB VRAM vs 16GB VRAM?28:36 Final thoughts