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 GeForce RTX 4080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, leading by roughly 28% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 28% ahead of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE pulls less power (260W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4080 (RDNA 3 vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 28%. 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 4080 better than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 9,728✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 304✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,205 MHz✓ | 1,287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,505 MHz✓ | 2,245 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 22.4 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 716.8 GB/s✓ | 576 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 260 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Feb 2024 |
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