GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 7800 XT is the clear winner, offering 29.5% better value than GeForce RTX 5080.
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 7800 XT, leading by roughly 81% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 7800 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,793 AUD cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 81% ahead of the Radeon RX 7800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7800 XT starts at $1,333 AUD against $3,126 AUD for the GeForce RTX 5080. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~30% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $834 AUD above its $499 AUD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $2,127 AUD above its $999 AUD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 7800 XT pulls less power (263W vs 360W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7800 XT (Blackwell vs RDNA 3), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5080 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 5080 or Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7800 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5080 or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 worth the extra $1,793 AUD over the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,752✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 60 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz✓ | 1,800 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,617 MHz✓ | 2,430 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 30 Gbps✓ | 19.5 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 960 GB/s✓ | 624 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 360 W | 263 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Aug 2023 |
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