Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Radeon RX 7800 XT
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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 7800 XT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 7800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7800 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+9.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7800 XT and GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Radeon RX 7800 XT
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2430 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 263W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,253 points. Launch price was $499.
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7800 XT scores 24,253 versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 26,543 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 9.4%. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 1734 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,253 | 26,543+9% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 5120+33% |
| Boost Clock | 2430 MHz+40% | 1734 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 SLI (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) — a 95% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 624 GB/s+95% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual VCN 4.0 | 6th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7800 XT draws 263W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 300W — a 13.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 263W-12% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 650W-7% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 92.2+4% | 88.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $490 | — |
| Codename | Navi 32 | Pascal GP104 SLI |
| Release | August 25 2023 | August 16 2016 |
| Ranking | #46 | #162 |
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