GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs Radeon RX 9070
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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 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 9070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $550 for the Radeon RX 9070, it costs 9% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 15.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 3080 12GB and Radeon RX 9070
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,569 points. Launch price was $799.
Radeon RX 9070
The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB scores 26,569 and the Radeon RX 9070 reaches 25,380 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 56 (Radeon RX 9070) with 280 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,569+5% | 25,380 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+150% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.64 TFLOPS | 36.13 TFLOPS+18% |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2520 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 280+25% | 224 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70+25% | 56 |
| Tensor Cores | 280+150% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9070 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) — a 42.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070) — the Radeon RX 9070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 912 GB/s+43% | 640 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | Dual Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | Dual Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 9070's 220W — a 45.6% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 220W-37% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 285mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 75.9 | 115.4+52% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB launched at $1250 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX 9070 launched at $549 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB costs 9.1% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.1 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 46.1 (Radeon RX 9070) — the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB offers 15.2% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1250 | $549-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-9% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.1+15% | 46.1 |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 48 |
| Release | January 11 2022 | March 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #38 | #39 |
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