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 and Radeon RX 7900 XTX are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+58% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 6,144)
+58% Tensor Cores (304 vs 192)
AMD
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Price
€958
Performance
56%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+34% Bandwidth (960 GB/s vs 716.8 GB/s)
+26% Ray Accelerators (96 vs 76)

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

Performance: Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs GeForce RTX 4080

The GeForce RTX 4080 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 $1,580 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX wins on performance-per-dollar by about 68%. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4080 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.

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's 16GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4080 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 or the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $622 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 4080Radeon RX 7900 XTX
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)9,7286,144
Ray Tracing Cores7696
Tensor / AI Cores304192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Base Clock2,205 MHz1,900 MHz
Boost Clock2,505 MHz2,500 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed22.4 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s960 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

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