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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

AMD
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NVIDIA
Performance
Radeon RX 9070 XT238% better
98,91276% of 129,772
GeForce GTX 1080
29,26323% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 9070 XT has 238% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 9070 XT238% better
165.13Best Value
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 9070 XT has 238% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 48) and is manufactured on a 4 nm process.

Memory

The RX 9070 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,518 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 644.6 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 9070 XT includes 4,096 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,660 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,970 MHz. It usually operates at 2,400 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 256 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 128 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 64 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 9070 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 304 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 9070 XT has the 4th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 76.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 98,912 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 165.13. This is the best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 320.3 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 GTX 1080 includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,733 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1080 has the 95th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.55% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 29,263 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.85. This is the 75th 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 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureRDNA 4.0Pascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025Q2 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$599$599
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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 God of War Ragnarök
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Radeon RX 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
Low - 1080p
350 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
291 FPS
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High - 1080p
258 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
239 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
186 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
110 FPS
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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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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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon RX 9070 XT238% better
98,91276% of 129,772
GeForce GTX 1080
29,26323% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 9070 XT has 238% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is ranked 4th with a score of 98,912, and the GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 95th with a score of 29,263.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 9070 XT238% better
165.13Best Value
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 9070 XT has 238% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is ranked 1st with a performance per dollar of 165.13, and the GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 75th with a performance per dollar of 48.85.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 9070 XT or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4090104,527+6%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190+1%
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912
Radeon RX 907088,618-10%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055-12%
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5-69%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER29,668-70%
GeForce GTX 108029,263-70%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086-71%
GeForce RTX 306028,939-71%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 9070 XT or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 9070 XT165.13
Radeon RX 9070161.42-2%
GeForce RTX 5060157.86-4%
Arc B580153.65-7%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48-20%
Radeon VII54.19-67%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti53.89-67%
GeForce GTX 108048.85-70%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21-71%
Radeon R9 390X41.83-75%

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRadeon RX 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
30,530
(+324.91%)
7,185
3DMark Time Spy Score
26,837
(+288.83%)
6,902
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
151,649
(+26.4%)
119,971
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
64,925
(+203.27%)
21,408.5
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
223,151
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
67,978
(+219.3%)
21,289.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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121.8
PassMark G3D Mark
26,890
(+73.06%)
15,538
PassMark G2D Mark
1,336
(+51.47%)
882
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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269
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 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
CodenameNavi 48GP104
ArchitectureRDNA 4.0Pascal
Process Size4 nm16 nm
Transistors53,900 million7,200 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 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
Memory Size16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth644.6 Gb/s320.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,518 MHz1,251 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache--48 KB
L2 Cache8 MB2 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 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)304 W180 W
Suggested PSU700 W450 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1aDVI, HDMI 2.0, 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 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
Stream Processors (SP)4,096--
CUDA Cores--2,560
Compute Units (CU)64--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--20
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)256160
Render Output Units (ROP)12864
AI Accelerators128--
Ray Accelerators64--
Core Clock Speed1,660 MHz1,607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,970 MHz1,733 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)2,400 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 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
Pixel Fill Rate380.2 GPixel/s110.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate760.3 GTexel/s277.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance48.66 TFLOPS8.87 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1.52 TFLOPS277.3 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 9070 XTGeForce GTX 1080
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
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.