GPU Comparison
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5080 comes out dramatically faster — about 109% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. But the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $149,023 JPY for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 109% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 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 7700 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 7700 XT currently lists from $74,454 JPY, $149,023 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 5080 at $223,477 JPY. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~43% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7700 XT still sits about $74,005 JPY above its $449 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $222,478 JPY above its $999 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the gentler choice at 245W 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5080 carries 16GB versus 12GB on the Radeon RX 7700 XT. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7700 XT (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 7700 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 7700 XT?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5080 or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 worth the extra $149,023 JPY over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Does the GeForce RTX 5080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,752✓ | 3,456 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 54 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 108 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz✓ | 1,900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,617 MHz✓ | 2,544 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 30 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 960 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 360 W | 245 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Aug 2023 |
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