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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

AMD
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NVIDIA
Performance
Radeon RX 7900 GRE25% better
67,13452% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3080
53,71341% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 25% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 7900 GRE59% better
122.2874% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8447% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 59% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2023 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 31) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RX 7900 GRE includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,287 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,245 MHz. It usually operates at 1,880 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 160 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 160 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 7900 GRE occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 260 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 7900 GRE has the 19th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 51.73% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 67,134 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 122.28. This is the 11th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 760.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3080 includes 8,704 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,440 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 has the 32nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.39% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 50th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0Ampere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2023Q3 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$549$699
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
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Radeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
Low - 1080p
117 FPS
121 FPS(+3.33%)
Medium - 1080p
113 FPS
117 FPS(+3.1%)
High - 1080p
110 FPS
114 FPS(+3.64%)
Ultra - 1080p
108 FPS
112 FPS(+4.07%)
QHD - 1440p
106 FPS(+7.61%)
99 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
77 FPS(+10.79%)
70 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
Arc B5806.32-11%
Radeon RX 7800 XT7.13+-0%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE7.13
Radeon RX 7700 XT7.61+7%
GeForce RTX 40607.83+10%
GeForce RTX 30709.88+39%
GeForce RTX 407010.03+41%
GeForce RTX 308010.06+41%
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.45+47%
Radeon RX 680010.6+49%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon RX 7900 GRE25% better
67,13452% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3080
53,71341% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 25% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is ranked 19th with a score of 67,134, and the GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 32nd with a score of 53,713.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 7900 GRE59% better
122.2874% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8447% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 59% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is ranked 11th with a performance per dollar of 122.28, and the GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 50th with a performance per dollar of 76.84.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRadeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
20,658.5
(+17.81%)
17,535.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
19,036.5
(+17.99%)
16,133.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
247,366
(+31.53%)
188,064
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
54,609.5
(+39.11%)
39,257
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
190,128
(+57.91%)
120,402
3DMark 11 Performance Score
45,225
(+27.16%)
35,564.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
356.9
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PassMark G3D Mark
27,065
(+7.84%)
25,098
PassMark G2D Mark
1,162
(+8.9%)
1,067
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecRadeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
CodenameNavi 31GA102
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0Ampere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors57,700 million28,300 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecRadeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
Memory Size16 GB10 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth576 Gb/s760.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,250 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit320 bit
L1 Cache256 KB128 KB
L2 Cache6 MB5 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecRadeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)260 W320 W
Suggested PSU600 W700 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-CHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecRadeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
Stream Processors (SP)5,120--
CUDA Cores--8,704
Compute Units (CU)80--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--68
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)320272
Render Output Units (ROP)16096
AI Accelerators160--
Tensor Cores--272
Ray Accelerators80--
Ray Tracing Cores--68
Core Clock Speed1,287 MHz1,440 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,245 MHz1,710 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)1,880 MHz--

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecRadeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
Pixel Fill Rate359.2 GPixel/s164.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate718.4 GTexel/s465.1 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance45.98 TFLOPS29.77 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1,436.8 GFLOPS465.1 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecRadeon RX 7900 GREGeForce RTX 3080
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL2.23.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.