GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon PRO W7700

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080

2020Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon PRO W7700

2023Core: 1900 MHzBoost: 2600 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon PRO W7700 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon PRO W7700 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon PRO W7700: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3080

2020

Why buy it

  • 8.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
  • Delivers 55.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 35.9 vs 23.1 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 10 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Radeon PRO W7700 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 68.4% higher power demand at 320W vs 190W.

Radeon PRO W7700

2023

Why buy it

  • 60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 10 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 190W instead of 320W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • 42.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $999 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.1 vs 35.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 8.7% in PassMark G3D (25,071 vs 23,062), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon PRO W7700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 10 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3080 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $300 cheaper on MSRP at $699 vs $999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 55.4% (35.9 vs 23.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3080 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, Radeon PRO W7700 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon PRO W7700 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080

The GeForce RTX 3080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,071 points. Launch price was $699.

AMD

Radeon PRO W7700

The Radeon PRO W7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1900 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,062 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 scores 25,071 versus the Radeon PRO W7700's 23,062 — the GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 8.7%. The GeForce RTX 3080 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,704 (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 3,072 (Radeon PRO W7700). Raw compute: 29.77 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 31.95 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7700). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 48 (Radeon PRO W7700) with 272 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080Radeon PRO W7700
G3D Mark Score
25,071+9%
23,062
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
8704+183%
3072
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.77 TFLOPS
31.95 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock
1710 MHz
2600 MHz+52%
ROPs
96
96
TMUs
272+42%
192
L1 Cache
8.5 MB+1033%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
5 MB+150%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
68+42%
48

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon PRO W7700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080Radeon PRO W7700
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 has 10 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7700 carries 16 GB. Radeon PRO W7700 gives you 60% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 760 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7700) — a 75.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080. Memory bus width is 320-bit on the GeForce RTX 3080 and 192-bit on the Radeon PRO W7700. L2 Cache: 5 MB (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W7700) — the GeForce RTX 3080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080Radeon PRO W7700
VRAM Capacity
10 GB
16 GB+60%
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
760 GB/s+76%
432 GB/s
Bus Width
320-bit+67%
192-bit
L2 Cache
5 MB+150%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080Radeon PRO W7700
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3080) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7700). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7700).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080Radeon PRO W7700
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCN 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VCN 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 draws 320W versus the Radeon PRO W7700's 190W — a 51% difference. The Radeon PRO W7700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 550W (Radeon PRO W7700). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080Radeon PRO W7700
TDP
320W
190W-41%
Recommended PSU
750W
550W-27%
Power Connector
2x 8-pin
1x 8-pin
Length
285mm
267mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
78.3
121.4+55%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3080 came in at $699, while the Radeon PRO W7700 launched at $999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3080 was 30% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 35.9 (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 23.1 (Radeon PRO W7700) — the GeForce RTX 3080 offers 55.4% better value. The newer card here is Radeon PRO W7700 (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP
$699-30%
$999
Performance per Dollar
35.9+55%
23.1
Codename
GA102
Navi 32
Release
September 1 2020
November 13 2023
Ranking
#41
#52

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