GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX
GeForce RTX 5080
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5080
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.8% 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 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (287mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $930 versus $1,250 for the GeForce RTX 5080, it costs 26% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 17.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,250) | ✅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 5080 and Radeon RX 7900 XTX
GeForce RTX 5080
The GeForce RTX 5080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 360W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,924 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 5080 scores 35,924 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 31,285 — the GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 14.8%. The GeForce RTX 5080 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 56.28 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 2617 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 336 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35,924+15% | 31,285 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+75% | 6144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 56.28 TFLOPS | 61.39 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 2617 MHz+5% | 2498 MHz |
| ROPs | 112 | 192+71% |
| TMUs | 336 | 384+14% |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+250% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB+967% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | 96+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 5080 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5080 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: 1024 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 6.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 5080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+7% | 960 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB+967% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 5080) vs AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) | AMD Dual Media Engine |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | AMD Dual Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5080 draws 360W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 1.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 287mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 68°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 360W | 355W-1% |
| Recommended PSU | 850W | 800W-6% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 304mm | 287mm |
| Height | 137mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 68°C-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 99.8+13% | 88.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5080 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $1250, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999 and now averages $930. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX costs 25.6% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.7 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 33.6 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 17.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 5080 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1250 | $930-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.7 | 33.6+17% |
| Codename | GB203 | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #5 | #12 |
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