Radeon RX 7800M vs GeForce GTX 1080

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7800M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#45

Radeon RX 7800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

70%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 7800M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 7800M 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 Radeon RX 7800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080.

Insight	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce GTX 1080
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7800M 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.

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1080 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7800M and GeForce GTX 1080

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7800M scores 15,984 and the GeForce GTX 1080 reaches 15,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7800M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1080 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce GTX 1080
G3D Mark Score	15,984+2%	15,609
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.87 TFLOPS+304%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2335 MHz+35%	1733 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	768 KB	960 KB+25%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M 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 7800M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) — a 35% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) — the Radeon RX 7800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce GTX 1080
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+35%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce GTX 1080
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080).

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce GTX 1080
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC 6th gen
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7800M draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1080's 180W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.