NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 58% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 10% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
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.
About the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $999. 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 XTX has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,500 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 960 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 XTX includes 6,144 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,929 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,498 MHz. It usually operates at 2,365 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 384 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 192 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 96 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 7900 XTX 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 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 355 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 7900 XTX has the 9th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 65.34% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 84,792 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 84.88. This is the 41st 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.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2020 | Q4 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $699 | $999 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 314 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 274 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 241 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 223 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 180 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 109 FPS |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 139.6 | +28% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 129 | +18% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | -25% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | -25% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | -25% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | -16% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | -11% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | +13% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.44 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 11.45 | +25% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 58% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 32nd with a score of 53,713, and the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is ranked 9th with a score of 84,792.
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 10% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 50th with a performance per dollar of 76.84, and the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is ranked 41st with a performance per dollar of 84.88.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 86,267 | +61% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 85,811 | +60% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 84,792 | +58% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 75,896 | +41% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | +41% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 51,400 | -4% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 93.66 | +22% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87.14 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 86.4 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 84.88 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 82.78 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 67.31 | -12% |
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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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 17,535.5 | 31,716 (+80.87%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 16,133.5 | 28,830.5 (+78.7%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 188,064 | 250,728 (+33.32%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 39,257 | 66,742.5 (+70.01%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 120,402 | 247,181 (+105.3%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 35,564.5 | 56,515.5 (+58.91%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 25,098 | 31,200 (+24.31%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,067 | 1,262 (+18.28%) |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 31 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million | 57,700 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 10 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 760.3 Gb/s | 960 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,188 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 320 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | 6 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 320 W | 355 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 750 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C |
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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 6,144 |
| CUDA Cores | 8,704 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 96 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 68 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 272 | 384 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 192 |
| AI Accelerators | -- | 192 |
| Tensor Cores | 272 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 96 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,440 MHz | 1,929 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,710 MHz | 2,498 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | -- | 2,365 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 164.2 GPixel/s | 479.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 465.1 GTexel/s | 959.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 29.77 TFLOPS | 61.39 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 465.1 GFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS |
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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.