GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5080 comes out dramatically faster — about 56% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 56% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. 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 7900 GRE is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the gentler choice at 260W versus 360W. The GeForce RTX 5080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 360W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE?
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the faster card by about 56%. 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 5080 better than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,752✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 80 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz✓ | 1,287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,617 MHz✓ | 2,245 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 30 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 960 GB/s✓ | 576 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 360 W | 260 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Feb 2024 |
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