Radeon RX 7600S vs GeForce GTX 1080
Radeon RX 7600S
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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 Radeon RX 7600S
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7600S is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 7600S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7600S.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $91 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 7600S, it costs 64% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 175.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+175.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($91) |
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 Radeon RX 7600S and GeForce GTX 1080
Radeon RX 7600S
The Radeon RX 7600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,553 points.
GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7600S scores 15,553 and the GeForce GTX 1080 reaches 15,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7600S is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1080 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080). Raw compute: 15.77 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,553 | 15,609 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.77 TFLOPS+78% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+27% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 160+43% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 960 KB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600S 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 GTX 1080 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 320 GB/s+25% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600S) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 3rd gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600S draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1080's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-58% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 207.4+139% | 86.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600S launched at $269 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 and now averages $91. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 63.6% less ($159 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.2 (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 175.7% better value. The Radeon RX 7600S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $269-55% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $91-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.2 | 171.5+176% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | GP104 |
| Release | January 4 2023 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #139 | #137 |
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