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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Only verified data for Radeon RX 7800 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 7800 XT, leading by roughly 5% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
39/100✓
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+167% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 3,840)
+167% Tensor Cores (320 vs 120)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
AMD
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Price
A$1,333✓
Performance
37/100
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+46% Boost Clock (2,430 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 7800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 7800 XT

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 7800 XT draws just 263W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 7800 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 12GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (RDNA 3 vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or Radeon RX 7800 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is marginally faster, roughly 5% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon RX 7800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 7800 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,240✓3,840
Ray Tracing Cores80✓60
Tensor / AI Cores320✓120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 7800 XT
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,800 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,430 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 7800 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit✓256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps19.5 Gbps✓
Bandwidth912 GB/s✓624 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 7800 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W263 W✓
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Aug 2023
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