RTX 4080 vs RX 7900 XTX for gaming

RTX 4080
RX 7900 XTX
RTX 4080RX 7900 XTX

The RTX 4080 is the second most powerful graphics card from NVIDIA. It is based on the new Ada Lovelace architecture and has 16 GB of G6X memory. It can deliver up to 3 times the performance of the previous generation RTX 3080 Ti with ray tracing and DLSS 3.

The RX 7900 XTX is a high-end graphics card from AMD that was released in December 2022. It is based on the RDNA 3 architecture and features 6144 stream processors, 328 tensor cores, 96 ray accelerators, and 24GB of GDDR6 memory. It is designed to deliver next-generation performance, visuals, and efficiency at 4K and beyond.

Price$1,610.06$1,424.58
Pros
  • It offers a significant performance boost over the previous generation RTX 3080 and RTX 3080 Ti.
  • It can handle most games at high settings and resolutions, even with ray tracing enabled.
  • It can accelerate creative workflows such as 3D rendering, video editing, and graphic design with NVIDIA Studio.
  • It can reduce system latency and improve responsiveness with NVIDIA Reflex.
  • It can create additional high-quality frames with DLSS 3, powered by AI.
  • It performs better than 75% in fps compared to the RTX 4090 while consuming less power.
  • Beastly performance for 4K gaming, especially with ray tracing and FSR enabled
  • Supports the new PCI Express 4.0 standard and USB Type-C connector for better bandwidth and compatibility
  • Comes with 24GB of GDDR6 memory, which is more than enough for any game or application
  • Supports VR gaming and other advanced features of the RDNA 3 architecture, such as AMD Infinity Cache, AMD Link, AMD Noise Suppression, and AMD Encoder
Cons
  • It is very expensive, starting at $1199 USD and going up to $1899 USD for some models.
  • It is very power-hungry, requiring a minimum of 750W PSU and drawing up to 320W on average.
  • It is very large and heavy, requiring a spacious case and a sturdy motherboard.
  • It is very scarce and hard to find due to high demand and low supply.
  • It is too close in price but not in performance to the RTX 4090, making it less appealing for some users.
  • Extremely expensive compared to the previous generation RX 6900 XT and the Nvidia Ada Lovelace cards
  • Only a slight improvement in ray tracing and AI performance over the RX 6900 XT
  • Requires a high-wattage power supply and may generate a lot of heat and noise
  • Not widely available due to supply shortages and scalpers
Specs
RTX 4080RX 7900 XTX
Memory Size16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Clock1400 MHz/22.4 Gbps effective2500 MHz/20 Gbps effective
Base Clock2205 MHz1855 MHz
TDP320 W355 W
Length310 mm/12.2 inches287 mm/11.3 inches
Width140 mm/5.5 inches135 mm/5.3 inches
Height61 mm/2.4 inches51 mm/2 inches
Release DateSep 20th, 2022Nov 3rd, 2022
Benchmarks
RTX 4080
RX 7900 XTX
CSGO
435
440
LOL
393
398
Warframe
299
303
DOTA2
288
292
overwatch
280
283
Path of Exile
276
279
StarCraft 2
263
266
Call of Duty ww2
248
251
A Way Out
240
243
Sea of Thieves
231
234
Frostpunk
230
233
Fortnite
226
229
AirMech Strike
225
228
destiny2
213
216
Far Cry 5
187
190
apexlegends
179
182
rainbow6siege
172
175
Radical Heights
164
167
BATTLETECH
150
152
GTA
148
150
PUBG
146
148
Total War THREE KINGDOMS
135
137
World of Tanks
122
124
Battlefield 4
117
119
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