GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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AMD
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Price
Β£417
Perf Index
35%
Value Score
0.084
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP245W
Price
Β£549
Perf Index
25%
Value Score
0.046
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W

Radeon RX 7700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7700 XT vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7700 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 7700 XT starts at $417 GBP against $549 GBP for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 84%. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is trading below its $449 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 7700 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (RDNA 3 vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 7700 XT brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 7700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7700 XT better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7700 XT or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $132 GBP over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7700 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 7700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.