Radeon RX 7600 vs GeForce RTX 3080
Radeon RX 7600
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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 7600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 51.2% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (10 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7600.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-51.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+51.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $400 for the GeForce RTX 3080, it costs 38% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 5.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 7600 and GeForce RTX 3080
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce RTX 3080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,071 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the GeForce RTX 3080's 25,071 — the GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 51.2%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3080 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 8,704 (GeForce RTX 3080). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 29.77 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7600) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 272.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,581 | 25,071+51% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 8704+325% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS | 29.77 TFLOPS+37% |
| Boost Clock | 2655 MHz+55% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 272+113% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8.5 MB+1600% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 5 MB+150% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 68+113% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 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 3080 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 has 10 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) vs 760 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080) — a 163.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080. Bus width: 128-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) vs 5 MB (GeForce RTX 3080) — the GeForce RTX 3080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB+25% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 760 GB/s+164% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 320-bit+150% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 5 MB+150% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3080). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3080's 320W — a 63.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-48% | 320W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-27% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 285mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.5+28% | 78.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 3080 launched at $699 and now averages $400. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 37.5% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 62.7 (GeForce RTX 3080) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 5.7% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $269-62% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-38% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.3+6% | 62.7 |
| Codename | Navi 33 | GA102 |
| Release | May 24 2023 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #118 | #41 |
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