GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs Radeon RX 7800 XT

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is about 8% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the Radeon RX 7800 XT is 8% faster (97 vs 90).
  • 1080p high, 23 popular games: Radeon RX 7800 XT +5% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 8 of 23 games.
  • 1440p high, 23 popular games: Radeon RX 7800 XT +6% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 5 of 23 games.
  • 4K high, 23 popular games: Radeon RX 7800 XT +7% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 2 of 23 games.
  • Video memory: Radeon RX 7800 XT has 16 GB vs 12 GB.
  • Power (TDP): GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 350 W, Radeon RX 7800 XT 263 W; the Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers 43% more performance per watt.
  • Age: the Radeon RX 7800 XT is 1 year newer (2023 vs 2022).
  • Upscaling: DLSS only on the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB; both run FSR.

FPS figures assume a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the fastest gaming processor in our catalog, so the graphics card is the limit wherever possible.

Specs

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 12GBRadeon RX 7800 XT
Performance index9097
Brand / seriesNVIDIA RTX 30AMD RX 7000
Released20222023
Video memory12 GB16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory bus384-bit256-bit
Power (TDP)350 W263 W
Hardware ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS, FSRFSR

Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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