GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Why is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than Radeon RX 7900 XTX?
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER are the titans of the ultra-high-end market. In raw rasterization at 4K, the RX 7900 XTX often holds a slim lead of 3-5% and features a massive 24GB of VRAM, making it a favorite for texture-heavy open-world games and professionals needing high memory capacity.\n\nHowever, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the technologically superior card for modern enthusiast gaming. It delivers a 30% performance advantage in Ray Tracing and supports the essential DLSS 3.5 Frame Generation suite. It is also significantly more power-efficient. For most gamers, especially those targeting high-refresh 4K gaming with all bells and whistles enabled, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the better recommendation. The RX 7900 XTX remains a powerful alternative for those who prioritize raw rasterization and VRAM longevity.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+9.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (287mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $999 (vs $930), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 7900 XTX.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) | ✅More affordable ($930) |
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 SUPER and Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 7900 XTX
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 31,285 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 9.4%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 320 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34,215+9% | 31,285 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+67% | 6144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 52.22 TFLOPS | 61.39 TFLOPS+18% |
| Boost Clock | 2550 MHz+2% | 2498 MHz |
| ROPs | 112 | 192+71% |
| TMUs | 320 | 384+20% |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+233% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB+967% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 96+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.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 7900 XTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SUPER comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 24 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 30.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 736 GB/s | 960 GB/s+30% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB+967% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | AMD Dual Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | AMD Dual Media Engine |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 10.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 287mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 68°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W-10% | 355W |
| Recommended PSU | 850W | 800W-6% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 304mm | 287mm |
| Height | 137mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 68°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 106.9+21% | 88.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999 and now averages $930. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX costs 6.9% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 33.6 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 1.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $999 | $930-7% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.2+2% | 33.6 |
| Codename | AD103 | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 8 2024 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #8 | #12 |
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