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 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,800 less on MSRP ($1,199 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 217.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.4 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌18.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 295W.

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅17.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 295W instead of 350W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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233.5% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$1,199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 22.4 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

2021

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,800 less on MSRP ($1,199 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 217.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.4 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅17.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 295W instead of 350W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌18.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 295W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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233.5% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$1,199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 22.4 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7900 better than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7900 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 17.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 48 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon PRO W7900 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, more VRAM at 48 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?

Radeon PRO W7900 is about 233.5% more expensive on MSRP at $3,999 MSRP versus $1,199 MSRP, and you are getting 17.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon PRO W7900 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $1,199 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon PRO W7900 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W7900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	200 FPS	262 FPS
medium	183 FPS	242 FPS
high	155 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	246 FPS
medium	145 FPS	205 FPS
high	118 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	174 FPS
medium	91 FPS	145 FPS
high	66 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	636 FPS	813 FPS
medium	551 FPS	639 FPS
high	438 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	464 FPS	617 FPS
medium	399 FPS	495 FPS
high	316 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	307 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	320 FPS
medium	188 FPS	256 FPS
high	158 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	191 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	903 FPS	945 FPS
medium	739 FPS	775 FPS
high	659 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	710 FPS	714 FPS
medium	581 FPS	587 FPS
high	506 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	489 FPS	498 FPS
medium	404 FPS	412 FPS
high	348 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	292 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	821 FPS	946 FPS
medium	763 FPS	801 FPS
high	673 FPS	714 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	656 FPS	714 FPS
medium	606 FPS	604 FPS
high	532 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	505 FPS
medium	441 FPS	437 FPS
high	395 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	317 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and Radeon PRO W7900

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,861 points. Launch price was $1,199.

Radeon PRO W7900

The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti scores 26,861 versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 28,211 — the Radeon PRO W7900 leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7900 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2495 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 96 (Radeon PRO W7900) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
G3D Mark Score	26,861	28,211+5%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240+67%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS	61.32 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2495 MHz+50%
ROPs	112	192+71%
TMUs	320	384+20%
L1 Cache	10 MB+233%	3 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	80	96+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W7900 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
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 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7900 has 48 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) — a 5.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	48 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	912 GB/s+6%	864 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
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 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
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 Ti draws 350W versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 295W — a 17.1% difference. The Radeon PRO W7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon PRO W7900). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon PRO W7900
TDP	350W	295W-16%
Recommended PSU	750W	750W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	76.7	95.6+25%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti costs 70% less ($2800 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 22.4 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 7.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers 215.5% better value. The Radeon PRO W7900 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).