GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 9070 XT, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 9070 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $874 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+138% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 4,096)
+138% Tensor Cores (304 vs 128)
+19% RT Cores (76 vs 64)
AMD
Radeon RX 9070 XT
Price
€706
Performance
52%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+19% Boost Clock (2,970 MHz vs 2,505 MHz)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT

The GeForce RTX 4080 is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 9070 XT starts at $706 EUR against $1,580 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9070 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~112% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9070 XT still sits about $107 EUR above its $599 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 9070 XT pulls less power (304W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 9070 XT 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 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 4080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT?

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 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 4080 is marginally faster, roughly 6% ahead. The Radeon RX 9070 XT 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 XT?

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 $874 EUR over the Radeon RX 9070 XT?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 9070 XT
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 4
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)9,7284,096
Ray Tracing Cores7664
Tensor / AI Cores304128

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 9070 XT
Base Clock2,205 MHz1,660 MHz
Boost Clock2,505 MHz2,970 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080Radeon RX 9070 XT
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 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP320 W304 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2022Mar 2025