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 GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7650 GRE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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150.5% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 66.3 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅0.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $420 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 148.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.3 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅0.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $420 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 148.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.3 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7650 GRE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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150.5% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 66.3 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7650 GRE better than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 7650 GRE is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7650 GRE averages 0.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 18,486 vs 18,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7650 GRE is a 2025 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a 2017 model from an older high-end class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2017, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 6nm process instead of 16nm. 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?

Radeon RX 7650 GRE can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $279 MSRP. Radeon RX 7650 GRE is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 7650 GRE is about $420 cheaper on MSRP at $279 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (18,486 vs 18,606). Moving to $279 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (165W vs 250W), and FSR 3 + AFMF.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $699 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 7650 GRE is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR 3 + AFMF.

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 GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7650 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
1080p
low	153 FPS	168 FPS
medium	136 FPS	149 FPS
high	123 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	140 FPS
medium	107 FPS	114 FPS
high	95 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	85 FPS
medium	63 FPS	72 FPS
high	48 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
1080p
low	348 FPS	414 FPS
medium	302 FPS	349 FPS
high	225 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	241 FPS
medium	189 FPS	207 FPS
high	154 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	109 FPS
medium	89 FPS	91 FPS
high	74 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
1080p
low	798 FPS	817 FPS
medium	649 FPS	665 FPS
high	558 FPS	555 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	624 FPS
medium	502 FPS	499 FPS
high	419 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	416 FPS
medium	335 FPS	333 FPS
high	279 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	208 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
1080p
low	519 FPS	604 FPS
medium	449 FPS	517 FPS
high	386 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	468 FPS
medium	367 FPS	397 FPS
high	299 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	293 FPS
medium	246 FPS	271 FPS
high	214 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	191 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Radeon RX 7650 GRE

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Fevereiro 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2695 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: 18,486 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the Radeon RX 7650 GRE reaches 18,486 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 22.08 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 2695 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
G3D Mark Score	18,606	18,486
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	22.08 TFLOPS+95%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	2695 MHz+70%
ROPs	88+38%	64
TMUs	224+75%	128
L1 Cache	1.3 MB+160%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2.75 MB+38%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7650 GRE is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — a 68.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+68%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+175%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB+38%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 7650 GRE's 165W — a 41% difference. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7650 GRE). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7650 GRE
TDP	250W	165W-34%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	112.0+51%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7650 GRE launched at $279. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE costs 60.1% less ($420 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7650 GRE) — the Radeon RX 7650 GRE offers 149.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).