GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Radeon RX 7700 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 7700 XT, leading by roughly 31% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the cheaper option by $8,488 AED.
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GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs Radeon RX 7700 XT
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7700 XT starts at $2,011 AED against $10,499 AED for the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop. The Radeon RX 7700 XT still sits about $1,562 AED above its $449 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 245W for the Radeon RX 7700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7700 XT (Blackwell 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 5080 Laptop 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 5080 Laptop or Radeon RX 7700 XT?
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is the faster card by about 31%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop worth the extra $8,488 AED over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4NP | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 8,192✓ | 3,456 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64✓ | 54 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 256✓ | 108 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,900 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,115 MHz | 2,544 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 672 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 245 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Aug 2023 |