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 4080 comes out significantly faster — about 22% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070. But the Radeon RX 9070 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,005 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+171% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 3,584)
+171% Tensor Cores (304 vs 112)
+36% RT Cores (76 vs 56)
AMD
Radeon RX 9070
Price
€575
Performance
45%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (2,520 MHz vs 2,505 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 9070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 9070

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 9070 currently lists from $575 EUR, $1,005 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $1,580 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~125% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 220W against 320W, the Radeon RX 9070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 9070 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4080 (RDNA 4 vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9070 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 9070?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 9070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the Radeon RX 9070?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, roughly 22% ahead. The Radeon RX 9070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the Radeon RX 9070?

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

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $1,005 EUR over the Radeon RX 9070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 9070 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 9070
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 4
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)9,7283,584
Ray Tracing Cores7656
Tensor / AI Cores304112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 9070
Base Clock2,205 MHz1,330 MHz
Boost Clock2,505 MHz2,520 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 9070
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed22.4 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s644.6 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 9070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP320 W220 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2022Mar 2025