GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro 5700

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

150%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

141%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

138%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

136%

#51

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

94%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5700

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

126%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

125%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

123%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

122%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

118%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

116%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

106%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

105%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

103%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

101%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

100%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

98%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

95%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

92%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

89%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

88%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

87%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

86%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

84%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

82%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

76%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 5700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5700.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro 5700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 5700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design and Radeon Pro 5700

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.

Radeon Pro 5700

The Radeon Pro 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,469 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design scores 11,566 and the Radeon Pro 5700 reaches 11,469 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 5700). Raw compute: 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 6.221 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro 5700
G3D Mark Score	11,566	11,469
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.516 TFLOPS+21%	6.221 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+9%	1350 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+11%	144
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro 5700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700) — the Radeon Pro 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro 5700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5700). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro 5700
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro 5700
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro 5700's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro 5700
TDP	150W	130W-13%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.1	88.2+14%