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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

NVIDIA
VS
AMD
Performance
GeForce RTX 4080
86,26766% of 129,772
Radeon RX 90703% better
88,61868% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 9070 has 3% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080
71.9544% of 165.13
Radeon RX 9070124% better
161.4298% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 9070 has 124% 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 7th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 66.48% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 86,267 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 71.95. This is the 52nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $549. 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 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 includes 3,584 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,330 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,520 MHz. It usually operates at 2,070 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 112 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 56 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 9070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 9070 has the 5th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 68.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 88,618 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 161.42. This is the 3rd 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 9070
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 4.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2022Q1 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,199$549
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 9070
Low - 1080p
294 FPS
323 FPS(+9.86%)
Medium - 1080p
260 FPS
267 FPS(+2.69%)
High - 1080p
230 FPS
231 FPS(+0.43%)
Ultra - 1080p
214 FPS(+0.94%)
212 FPS
QHD - 1440p
166 FPS(+2.72%)
162 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
101 FPS(+7.23%)
94 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
Radeon RX 90705.84-51%
GeForce RTX 50706.74-43%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)6.84-42%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti6.87-42%
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44-12%
GeForce RTX 408011.89

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080
86,26766% of 129,772
Radeon RX 90703% better
88,61868% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 9070 has 3% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 7th with a score of 86,267, and the Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 5th with a score of 88,618.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080
71.9544% of 165.13
Radeon RX 9070124% better
161.4298% of 165.13

The Radeon RX 9070 has 124% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 52nd with a performance per dollar of 71.95, and the Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 3rd with a performance per dollar of 161.42.

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 5090129,772+50%
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+21%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190+16%
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912+15%
Radeon RX 907088,618+3%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055+1%
GeForce RTX 408086,267
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti85,811-1%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322-3%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896-12%

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:GeForce RTX 4080 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 9070 XT165.13+130%
Radeon RX 9070161.42+124%
GeForce RTX 5060157.86+119%
Arc B580153.65+114%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48+83%
Radeon RX 6800 XT80.19+11%
GeForce RTX 308076.84+7%
GeForce RTX 408071.95
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)70.88-1%
Radeon RX 6950 XT65.72-9%

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 9070
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
27,735
(+4.61%)
26,511.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
25,625
(+6.41%)
24,081
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
185,431
207,806
(+12.07%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
57,903
60,292
(+4.13%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
211,103
227,303
(+7.67%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
57,741
64,415.5
(+11.56%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
158.9
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PassMark G3D Mark
34,626
(+37.38%)
25,204
PassMark G2D Mark
1,239
1,278
(+3.15%)
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 9070
CodenameAD103Navi 48
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 4.0
Process Size5 nm4 nm
Transistors45,900 million53,900 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 9070
Memory Size16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth716.8 Gb/s644.6 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,400 MHz2,518 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB--
L2 Cache64 MB8 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 9070
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W220 W
Suggested PSU700 W550 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a

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 9070
Stream Processors (SP)--3,584
CUDA Cores9,728--
Compute Units (CU)--56
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)76--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)304224
Render Output Units (ROP)112128
AI Accelerators--112
Tensor Cores304--
Ray Accelerators--56
Ray Tracing Cores76--
Core Clock Speed2,205 MHz1,330 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,505 MHz2,520 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)--2,070 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 9070
Pixel Fill Rate280.6 GPixel/s322.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate761.5 GTexel/s564.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance48.74 TFLOPS36.13 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance761.5 GFLOPS1,129 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 9070
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.02.2
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.