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 5700 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 XT comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
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Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 225W, the GeForce GTX 1080 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 5700 XT is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (RDNA vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 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 GTX 1080 Laptop or Radeon RX 5700 XT?
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster card by about 29%. 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 5700 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz | 1,605 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jul 2019 |