GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 9070 GRE
GeForce RTX 3080
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $400 versus $575 for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, it costs 30% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 47.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($400) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($575) |
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 and Radeon RX 9070 GRE
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.
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 scores 25,071 and the Radeon RX 9070 GRE reaches 24,418 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 8,704 (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 29.77 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 272 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25,071+3% | 24,418 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 8704+183% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.77 TFLOPS | 34.28 TFLOPS+15% |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2790 MHz+63% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 272+42% | 192 |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | 8 MB+60% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68+42% | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 272+183% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 10 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 760 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 75.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080. Bus width: 320-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 5 MB (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 12 GB+20% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 760 GB/s+76% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 320-bit+67% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | 8 MB+60% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3080) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 draws 320W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 37% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 220W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 285mm | 280mm |
| Height | 112mm | 127mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 78.3 | 111.0+42% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $575-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 48 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | May 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #41 | #44 |
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