Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs GeForce RTX 5080
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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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 7900 XTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5080
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 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (287mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 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 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($930) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,250) |
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 7900 XTX and GeForce RTX 5080
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX scores 31,285 versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 35,924 — the GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 14.8%. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 5080 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 5080). Raw compute: 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 56.28 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5080). Boost clocks: 2498 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 336.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,285 | 35,924+15% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 10752+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.39 TFLOPS+9% | 56.28 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2498 MHz | 2617 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 192+71% | 112 |
| TMUs | 384+14% | 336 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 10.5 MB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 64 MB+967% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 96+14% | 84 |
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 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5080 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 1024 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5080) — a 6.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5080. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 5080) — the GeForce RTX 5080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+7% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 64 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5080). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 5080). Decoder: AMD Dual Media Engine vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5080).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | AMD Dual Media Engine | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | AMD Dual Media Engine | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX draws 355W versus the GeForce RTX 5080's 360W — a 1.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 5080). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 287mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 355W-1% | 360W |
| Recommended PSU | 800W-6% | 850W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 287mm | 304mm |
| Height | 110mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 68°C-15% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.1 | 99.8+13% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $930, while the GeForce RTX 5080 launched at $999 and now averages $1250. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX costs 25.6% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.6 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 28.7 (GeForce RTX 5080) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 17.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 5080 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $930-26% | $1250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.6+17% | 28.7 |
| Codename | Navi 31 | GB203 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #12 | #5 |
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