GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
Radeon RX 7700
1900 MHz · PassMark #81
GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4080 lands at 92 and Radeon RX 7700 at 48. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 44 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 7700 if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 21,015
- ✓RDNA 3 chiplet design with strong rasterization
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 7700Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 7700 more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | — |
| TBP | 320 W | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 1900 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 2430 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #81 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 21,015 |
GeForce RTX 4080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Radeon RX 7700
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 21,015
- +RDNA 3 chiplet design with strong rasterization
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 7700
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7700? +
GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 44. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +
At $1,199, GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.
Is Radeon RX 7700 worth the price? +
At $499, Radeon RX 7700 delivers a Specdex score of 48 — strongest in passmark.
Does GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7700 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.
Which is the better value, GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7700? +
Radeon RX 7700 — more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.