GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 22% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. But the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $517 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+196% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 3,456)
+196% Tensor Cores (320 vs 108)
+111% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 432 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Price
€448
Performance
32%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+53% Boost Clock (2,544 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Radeon RX 7700 XT

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 7700 XT currently lists from $448 EUR, $517 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $966 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~77% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 245W against 350W, the Radeon RX 7700 XT is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (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 Ti 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 3080 Ti or Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 22% ahead. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $517 EUR over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7700 XT comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 7700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,2403,456
Ray Tracing Cores8054
Tensor / AI Cores320108

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 7700 XT
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,900 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,544 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 7700 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit192-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s432 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiRadeon RX 7700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP350 W245 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Aug 2023