GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
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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 4080 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 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 4080 Mobile and Radeon RX 7800 XT
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 2010 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,805 points.
Radeon RX 7800 XT
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2430 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 263W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,253 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 24,805 and the Radeon RX 7800 XT reaches 24,253 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Raw compute: 24.72 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 37.32 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Boost clocks: 2010 MHz vs 2430 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) with 232 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,805+2% | 24,253 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+93% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 24.72 TFLOPS | 37.32 TFLOPS+51% |
| Boost Clock | 2010 MHz | 2430 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 232 | 240+3% |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+873% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 60+3% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7800 XT utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7800 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7800 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — a 44.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 624 GB/s+44% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs Dual VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7800 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | Dual VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 263W — a 54.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-43% | 263W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-7% | 700W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 165.4+79% | 92.2 |
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