NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
85
/ 100
From $699
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6 · 260 W
85
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 lands at 85 and Radeon RX 7900 GRE at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 7900 GRE if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
GeForce RTX 3080 85
vs 85 Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3080
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 71
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
85 raster 85
rt 75
ai 70
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| VRAM | 10 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 320 W | 260 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 |
GeForce RTX 3080
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
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 7900 GRE? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is Radeon RX 7900 GRE worth the price? +
At $549, Radeon RX 7900 GRE delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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.