GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and Radeon RX 7900 XTX are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $316 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,274
Performance
56%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+67% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 6,144)
+67% Tensor Cores (320 vs 192)
+2% Boost Clock (2,550 MHz vs 2,500 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Price
€958
Performance
56%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+30% Bandwidth (960 GB/s vs 736 GB/s)
+20% Ray Accelerators (96 vs 80)

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and Radeon RX 7900 XTX post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p gaming.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 7900 XTX starts at $958 EUR against $1,274 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers the better performance-per-dollar (~33% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $275 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws just 320W versus 355W for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 16GB, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 16GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7900 XTX (Ada Lovelace 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 4080 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 SUPER or Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $316 EUR over the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7900 XTX comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 7900 XTX have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 7900 XTX
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)10,2406,144
Ray Tracing Cores8096
Tensor / AI Cores320192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 7900 XTX
Base Clock2,295 MHz1,900 MHz
Boost Clock2,550 MHz2,500 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed23 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth736 GB/s960 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERRadeon RX 7900 XTX
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP320 W355 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2024Nov 2022