AMD
Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
93
/ 100
From $899
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
93
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 9080 XT lands at 93 and GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Radeon RX 9080 XT 93
vs 93 GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Score breakdown
Radeon RX 9080 XT
93 raster 93
rt 94
ai 94
efficiency 80
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 74
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 9080 XT | GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4+ | Ada |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 380 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
Radeon RX 9080 XT
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: Radeon RX 9080 XT vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, Radeon RX 9080 XT or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does Radeon RX 9080 XT or GeForce RTX 4080 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.