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 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅+9.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (31,285 vs 34,215).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅+9.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (31,285 vs 34,215).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022, 9.4% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is in basically the same MSRP band at $999 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 9.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 9.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 7900 XTX still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 XTX is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $999 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900 XTX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	350 FPS	263 FPS
medium	334 FPS	244 FPS
high	280 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	246 FPS
medium	274 FPS	205 FPS
high	215 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	174 FPS
medium	160 FPS	145 FPS
high	121 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	851 FPS	871 FPS
medium	680 FPS	683 FPS
high	535 FPS	524 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	677 FPS
medium	536 FPS	546 FPS
high	439 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	373 FPS
medium	304 FPS	307 FPS
high	275 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	944 FPS	945 FPS
medium	772 FPS	775 FPS
high	699 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	714 FPS
medium	598 FPS	587 FPS
high	529 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	501 FPS
medium	419 FPS	414 FPS
high	377 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	295 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	999 FPS	999 FPS
medium	999 FPS	884 FPS
high	878 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	846 FPS	772 FPS
medium	733 FPS	655 FPS
high	639 FPS	563 FPS
ultra	550 FPS	483 FPS
4K
low	615 FPS	547 FPS
medium	543 FPS	475 FPS
high	479 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	352 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and Radeon RX 7900 XTX

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 31,285 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 9.4%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D Mark Score	34,215+9%	31,285
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240+67%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	52.22 TFLOPS	61.39 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	2550 MHz+2%	2498 MHz
ROPs	112	192+71%
TMUs	320	384+20%
L1 Cache	10 MB+233%	3 MB
L2 Cache	64 MB+967%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	80	96+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 24 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 30.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	24 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s	960 GB/s+30%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	64 MB+967%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	AMD Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	AMD Dual Media Engine
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 10.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 287mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
TDP	320W-10%	355W
Recommended PSU	850W	800W-6%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	287mm
Height	137mm	110mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	70	68°C-3%
Perf/Watt	106.9+21%	88.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 31.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 9.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).