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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅79.9% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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271.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌93.9% higher power demand at 320W vs 165W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $730 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 80% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 165W instead of 320W, a 155W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅79.9% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $730 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 80% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 165W instead of 320W, a 155W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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271.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌93.9% higher power demand at 320W vs 165W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than Radeon RX 7600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER averages 79.9% more FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 34,215 vs 16,581 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a 2024 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2023, 106.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is about 271.4% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $269 MSRP, and you are getting 79.9% more estimated average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data and 106.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 7600 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $269 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	350 FPS	168 FPS
medium	334 FPS	149 FPS
high	280 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	140 FPS
medium	274 FPS	114 FPS
high	215 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	85 FPS
medium	160 FPS	72 FPS
high	121 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	851 FPS	414 FPS
medium	680 FPS	349 FPS
high	535 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	241 FPS
medium	536 FPS	205 FPS
high	439 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	109 FPS
medium	304 FPS	91 FPS
high	275 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	944 FPS	746 FPS
medium	772 FPS	597 FPS
high	699 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	560 FPS
medium	598 FPS	448 FPS
high	529 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	373 FPS
medium	419 FPS	298 FPS
high	377 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	999 FPS	604 FPS
medium	999 FPS	517 FPS
high	878 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	846 FPS	468 FPS
medium	733 FPS	397 FPS
high	639 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	550 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	615 FPS	293 FPS
medium	543 FPS	271 FPS
high	479 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and Radeon RX 7600

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 106.4%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	34,215+106%	16,581
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	10240+400%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	52.22 TFLOPS+140%	21.75 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2550 MHz	2655 MHz+4%
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	320+150%	128
L1 Cache	10 MB+1900%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	64 MB+3100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	80+150%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 155.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s+156%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	64 MB+3100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 63.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 240mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	320W	165W-48%
Recommended PSU	850W	550W-35%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	8-pin
Length	304mm	240mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	106.9+6%	100.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 73.1% less ($730 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 80.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).