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 5080

2025

Why buy it

✅81.4% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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271.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌118.2% higher power demand at 360W vs 165W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $730 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 71.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 165W instead of 360W, a 195W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5080 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5080 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 5080

2025

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅81.4% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $730 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 71.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 165W instead of 360W, a 195W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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271.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌118.2% higher power demand at 360W vs 165W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5080 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5080 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5080 better than Radeon RX 7600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5080 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 5080 averages 81.4% more FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 35,924 vs 16,581 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 5080 is a 2025 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, while Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 5080 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 116.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of FSR 3 (2023). That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 5080 is about 271.4% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $269 MSRP, and you are getting 81.4% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 116.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7600 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, GeForce RTX 5080 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 7600 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $269 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5080 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 5080 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	284 FPS	168 FPS
medium	263 FPS	149 FPS
high	224 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	140 FPS
medium	217 FPS	114 FPS
high	173 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	85 FPS
medium	150 FPS	72 FPS
high	114 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	822 FPS	414 FPS
medium	651 FPS	349 FPS
high	511 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	447 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	241 FPS
medium	536 FPS	205 FPS
high	434 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	109 FPS
medium	306 FPS	91 FPS
high	277 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	944 FPS	746 FPS
medium	772 FPS	597 FPS
high	699 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	560 FPS
medium	598 FPS	448 FPS
high	529 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	373 FPS
medium	419 FPS	298 FPS
high	377 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	999 FPS	604 FPS
medium	944 FPS	517 FPS
high	831 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	742 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	800 FPS	468 FPS
medium	698 FPS	397 FPS
high	614 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	537 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	581 FPS	293 FPS
medium	513 FPS	271 FPS
high	457 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5080 and Radeon RX 7600

GeForce RTX 5080

The GeForce RTX 5080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 360W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,924 points. Launch price was $999.

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5080 scores 35,924 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 116.7%. The GeForce RTX 5080 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 56.28 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 2617 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 336 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	35,924+117%	16,581
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	10752+425%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	56.28 TFLOPS+159%	21.75 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2617 MHz	2655 MHz+1%
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	336+163%	128
L1 Cache	10.5 MB+2000%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	64 MB+3100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	84+163%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 5080 uses DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7600 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 5080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5080 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 5080 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 255.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the GeForce RTX 5080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+256%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	64 MB+3100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 5080) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5080 draws 360W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 74.3% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5080	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	360W	165W-54%
Recommended PSU	850W	550W-35%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	8-pin
Length	304mm	240mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	99.8	100.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5080 launched at $999 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 73.1% less ($730 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.0 (GeForce RTX 5080) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 71.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 5080 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).