NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT: which GPU is better?
Which graphics card gives you more gaming performance? NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB leads our performance index by roughly 4%. Estimates from ApexCore's verified benchmark catalog.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 213 | 205 |
| VRAM | 10 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 320 W | 263 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2023 |
| Price (EUR) | 529 EUR | 529 EUR |
| Upscaling | ["DLSS","FSR"] | ["FSR","XeSS","DLSS"] |
Estimated FPS in shared games (1080p High)
| Game | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (1080p High) | AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (1080p High) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 125 FPS | 122 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 424 FPS | 493 FPS |
| Fortnite | 278 FPS | 237 FPS |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 226 FPS | 237 FPS |
Who wins?
For pure gaming performance the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB is the stronger card in ApexCore's index (213 vs 205). On paper it is about 4% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB also draws more power (320W vs 263W). Frame rates always depend on the game, resolution and the rest of your build - check the interactive tool for your exact parts.
Try NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT in the interactive compare tool
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