Radeon RX 7700 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

117%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

104%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

100%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

90%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 45.5% more VRAM (16 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.

Insight	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 7700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $399 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 34% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 54.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+54.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($399)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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.

Radeon RX 7700 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7700 and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon RX 7700

The Radeon RX 7700 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 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7700 scores 22,146 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti reaches 21,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7700 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 2600 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7700) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 544.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
G3D Mark Score	22,146+3%	21,513
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Turing
Process Node	6 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048	4352+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.48 TFLOPS+52%	13.45 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2600 MHz+68%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64	88+38%
TMUs	128	272+113%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	4.3 MB+760%
L2 Cache	2 MB	5.5 MB+175%
Ray Tracing Cores	32	68+113%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 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 2080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7700 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 1.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 256-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+45%	11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	624 GB/s+1%	616 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	352-bit+38%
L2 Cache	2 MB	5.5 MB+175%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7700) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti).

Feature	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Encoder	VCN 4.0	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 4.0	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7700 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 250W — a 27.3% difference. The Radeon RX 7700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7700) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
TDP	190W-24%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	116.6+35%	86.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7700 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $399, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 and now averages $600. The Radeon RX 7700 costs 33.5% less ($201 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.5 (Radeon RX 7700) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the Radeon RX 7700 offers 54.6% better value. The Radeon RX 7700 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).