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 86% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900M.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7900M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7900M
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 86% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900M. 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 7900M is better matched to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 360W, the Radeon RX 7900M is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7900M (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 7900M 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 7900M?
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the faster card by about 86%. 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 7900M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5080 or the Radeon RX 7900M?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,752✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 72 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz✓ | 1,825 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,617 MHz✓ | 2,090 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 360 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Oct 2023 |
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