GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 41% ahead of the Radeon RX 7800 XT. But the Radeon RX 7800 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $1,365 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 41% ahead of the Radeon RX 7800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 7800 XT currently lists from $552 GBP, $1,365 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $1,917 GBP. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~145% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $718 GBP above its $1,199 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 7800 XT is the gentler choice at 263W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7800 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 7800 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 7800 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.