G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,249 less on MSRP ($1,250 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 95.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.3 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($1,250 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌34.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 260W.

Radeon PRO W7800

2023

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 260W instead of 350W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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99.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$1,250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 21.3 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $1,250 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

2022

Radeon PRO W7800

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,249 less on MSRP ($1,250 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 95.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.3 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($1,250 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 260W instead of 350W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌34.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 260W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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99.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$1,250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 21.3 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $1,250 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7800 better than GeForce RTX 3080 12GB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 26,569 vs 27,180 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon PRO W7800 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (260W vs 350W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon PRO W7800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 12 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $1,250 MSRP. Radeon PRO W7800 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon PRO W7800 is about 99.9% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $1,250 MSRP, and you are getting 2.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $2,499 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (260W vs 350W), and FSR upscaling.

Is GeForce RTX 3080 12GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $1,250 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon PRO W7800 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W7800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	212 FPS	225 FPS
medium	198 FPS	210 FPS
high	174 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	203 FPS
medium	147 FPS	171 FPS
high	123 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	138 FPS
medium	74 FPS	115 FPS
high	56 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	87 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3080 12GB Open Radeon PRO W7800

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	593 FPS	619 FPS
medium	505 FPS	508 FPS
high	409 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	329 FPS
1440p
low	432 FPS	450 FPS
medium	353 FPS	371 FPS
high	280 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	205 FPS	246 FPS
medium	172 FPS	206 FPS
high	147 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	151 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3080 12GB Open Radeon PRO W7800

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	999 FPS	918 FPS
medium	956 FPS	762 FPS
high	797 FPS	676 FPS
ultra	598 FPS	580 FPS
1440p
low	897 FPS	709 FPS
medium	717 FPS	583 FPS
high	598 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	448 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	564 FPS	497 FPS
medium	478 FPS	411 FPS
high	399 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	291 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3080 12GB Open Radeon PRO W7800

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	543 FPS	881 FPS
medium	488 FPS	732 FPS
high	409 FPS	671 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	583 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	692 FPS
medium	383 FPS	577 FPS
high	319 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	472 FPS
medium	256 FPS	405 FPS
high	226 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	306 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3080 12GB Open Radeon PRO W7800

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 12GB and Radeon PRO W7800

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,569 points. Launch price was $799.

Radeon PRO W7800

The Radeon PRO W7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1895 MHz to 2525 MHz. It has 4480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,180 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB scores 26,569 and the Radeon PRO W7800 reaches 27,180 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7800 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 4,480 (Radeon PRO W7800). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 45.25 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7800). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2525 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 70 (Radeon PRO W7800) with 280 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
G3D Mark Score	26,569	27,180+2%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	8960+100%	4480
Compute (TFLOPS)	30.64 TFLOPS	45.25 TFLOPS+48%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	2525 MHz+48%
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	280	280
L1 Cache	8.8 MB+340%	2 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	70	70

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W7800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W7800 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7800) — a 58.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	32 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	912 GB/s+58%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7800). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB draws 350W versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 260W — a 29.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7800). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 12GB	Radeon PRO W7800
TDP	350W	260W-26%
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	75.9	104.5+38%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB launched at $1250 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7800 launched at $2499. The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB costs 50% less ($1249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.3 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) vs 10.9 (Radeon PRO W7800) — the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB offers 95.4% better value. The Radeon PRO W7800 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).