NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080176% better
86,26782% of 104,598
Radeon RX 5600 XT
31,31030% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 176% better performance than the Radeon RX 5600 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080
71.9545% of 161.45
Radeon RX 5600 XT56% better
112.2270% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 5600 XT has 56% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,400 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 716.8 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 4080 includes 9,728 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,205 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,505 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 304 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 304 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 76 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4080 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4080 has the 3rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 82.47% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 86,267 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 71.95. This is the 43rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2020 with a MSRP of $279. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 10) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.

Memory

The RX 5600 XT has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 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 5600 XT includes 2,304 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,130 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,560 MHz. It usually operates at 1,375 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 5600 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 5600 XT has the 70th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 31,310 score and $279 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 112.22. This is the 13th 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.

InfoGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 1.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2022Q1 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,199$279
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 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
Low - 1080p
294 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
260 FPS
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High - 1080p
230 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
214 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
166 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
101 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4080 orRadeon RX 5600 XT
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 4080100.8
Radeon RX 7900 XT86.1-15%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4080 orRadeon RX 5600 XT
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44-12%
GeForce RTX 408011.89

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080176% better
86,26782% of 104,598
Radeon RX 5600 XT
31,31030% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 176% better performance than the Radeon RX 5600 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 86,267, and the Radeon RX 5600 XT is ranked 70th with a score of 31,310.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080
71.9545% of 161.45
Radeon RX 5600 XT56% better
112.2270% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 5600 XT has 56% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 43rd with a performance per dollar of 71.95, and the Radeon RX 5600 XT is ranked 13th with a performance per dollar of 112.22.

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:GeForce RTX 4080 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+21%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055+1%
GeForce RTX 408086,267
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322-3%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896-12%
Radeon RX 660031,774-63%
Radeon RX 570031,470-64%
Radeon RX 5600 XT31,310-64%
GeForce RTX 207031,260-64%
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5-64%

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
27,735
(+259.7%)
7,710.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
25,625
(+210.32%)
8,257.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
185,431
(+60.08%)
115,838
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
57,903
(+162.5%)
22,058
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
211,103
(+133.77%)
90,302
3DMark 11 Performance Score
57,741
(+92.67%)
29,969
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
158.9
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PassMark G3D Mark
34,626
(+153.99%)
13,633
PassMark G2D Mark
1,239
(+41.28%)
877
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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
CodenameAD103Navi 10
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 1.0
Process Size5 nm7 nm
Transistors45,900 million10,300 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
Memory Size16 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth716.8 Gb/s288 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,400 MHz1,500 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB--
L2 Cache64 MB3 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W150 W
Suggested PSU700 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.0b, 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
Stream Processors (SP)--2,304
CUDA Cores9,728--
Compute Units (CU)--36
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)76--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)304144
Render Output Units (ROP)11264
Tensor Cores304--
Ray Tracing Cores76--
Core Clock Speed2,205 MHz1,130 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,505 MHz1,560 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)--1,375 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
Pixel Fill Rate280.6 GPixel/s99.84 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate761.5 GTexel/s224.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance48.74 TFLOPS7.19 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance761.5 GFLOPS449.3 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 5600 XT
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.02.1
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.