NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX: which GPU is better?
Which graphics card gives you more gaming performance? NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 leads our performance index by roughly 5%. Estimates from ApexCore's verified benchmark catalog.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 315 | 300 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| TDP | 360 W | 355 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Price (EUR) | 1029 EUR | 979 EUR |
| Upscaling | ["DLSS 4","DLSS 3","DLSS","FSR"] | ["FSR","XeSS","DLSS"] |
Estimated FPS in shared games (1080p High)
| Game | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (1080p High) | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (1080p High) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 180 FPS | 181 FPS |
| Apex Legends | 378 FPS | 373 FPS |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 200 FPS | 192 FPS |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 223 FPS | 220 FPS |
Who wins?
For pure gaming performance the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the stronger card in ApexCore's index (315 vs 300). On paper it is about 5% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 also draws more power (360W vs 355W). 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 5080 vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX in the interactive compare tool
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