GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs Radeon RX 7900M
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 45.5% more VRAM (16 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7900M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and Radeon RX 7900M
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.
Radeon RX 7900M
The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 and the Radeon RX 7900M reaches 22,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 544 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,513 | 22,385+4% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 4608+6% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.45 TFLOPS | 38.52 TFLOPS+186% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2090 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 88 | 192+118% |
| TMUs | 272 | 288+6% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+43% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB | 6 MB+9% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | 72+6% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M 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 RTX 2080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 6.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 16 GB+45% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 616 GB/s+7% | 576 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 352-bit+38% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB | 6 MB+9% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 180W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 330W-49% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 116mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.1 | 124.4+44% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7900M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | — |
| Codename | TU102 | Navi 31 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | October 19 2023 |
| Ranking | #66 | #62 |
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