GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
Radeon RX 7800 XT
RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6 · 263 W
GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4080 lands at 92 and Radeon RX 7800 XT at 84. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 8 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 7800 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
GeForce RTX 4080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 84).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 4080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 4080 leads on rt (87 vs 74).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 4080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 4080 leads on ai (89 vs 69).
Power efficiency
Radeon RX 7800 XTFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Radeon RX 7800 XT leads on efficiency (77 vs 73).
Value for money
Radeon RX 7800 XTSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 7800 XT more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | RDNA 3 |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 320 W | 263 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
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 7800 XT
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7800 XT? +
GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 7800 XT worth the price? +
At $499, Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7800 XT? +
GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 84). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7800 XT? +
GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on rt (87 vs 74). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.