GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 5080 and Radeon RX 7600 XT.
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 7600 XT, leading by roughly 219% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7600 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7600 XT
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 219% ahead of the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 XT is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 7600 XT pulls less power (190W 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.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 XT?
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the faster card by about 219%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,752✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz✓ | 1,980 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,617 MHz | 2,755 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 30 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 960 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 360 W | 190 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 |
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