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.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 7800 XT comes out significantly faster — about 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop.
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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is significantly faster, around 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 263W, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (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 Laptop 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 Laptop or Radeon RX 7800 XT?
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the faster card by about 32%. 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 Radeon RX 7800 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 6,144✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,800 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,430 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 624 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 263 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Aug 2023 |