GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1420 MHz · PassMark #55
GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4080 lands at 92 and Radeon RX 9070 GRE at 55. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 37 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 9070 GRE if…
- ✓Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #55
- ✓RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 9070 GRESpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 9070 GRE more score per dollar ($549 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | — |
| TBP | 320 W | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 1420 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 2250 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #55 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 24,025 |
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 9070 GRE
- +Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #55
- +RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
FAQ: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 9070 GRE? +
GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 37. 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 9070 GRE worth the price? +
At $549, Radeon RX 9070 GRE delivers a Specdex score of 55 — strongest in passmark.
Does GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 9070 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.
Which is the better value, GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 9070 GRE? +
Radeon RX 9070 GRE — more score per dollar ($549 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.