GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 7700S
GeForce GTX 1080
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7700S is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 7700S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7700S.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $91 versus $350 for the Radeon RX 7700S, it costs 74% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 286.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+286.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($91) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon RX 7700S
GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon RX 7700S
The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the Radeon RX 7700S reaches 15,527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2500 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,609 | 15,527 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 20.48 TFLOPS+131% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz | 2500 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+88% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 11.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s+11% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 100W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 86.7 | 155.3+79% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $91, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449 and now averages $350. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 74% less ($259 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 44.4 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 286.3% better value. The Radeon RX 7700S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $449-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $91-74% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 171.5+286% | 44.4 |
| Codename | GP104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 27 2016 | January 4 2023 |
| Ranking | #137 | #140 |
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