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 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅+9.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 48.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅96.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (24,253 vs 26,543).

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅+9.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Why buy it

✅96.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 48.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (24,253 vs 26,543).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7800 XT better than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800 XT is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7800 XT averages 96.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 24,253 vs 26,543 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7800 XT is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is a 2016 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 7800 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 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 5nm 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 7800 XT is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7800 XT is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 96.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (24,253 vs 26,543). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7800 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	181 FPS	210 FPS
medium	165 FPS	193 FPS
high	139 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	168 FPS	192 FPS
medium	141 FPS	160 FPS
high	112 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	127 FPS
medium	87 FPS	105 FPS
high	63 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	73 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	194 FPS	450 FPS
medium	148 FPS	393 FPS
high	109 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	351 FPS
medium	82 FPS	295 FPS
high	64 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	169 FPS
medium	40 FPS	145 FPS
high	34 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	700 FPS	895 FPS
medium	565 FPS	727 FPS
high	489 FPS	631 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	541 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	691 FPS
medium	406 FPS	556 FPS
high	344 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	398 FPS
4K
low	322 FPS	481 FPS
medium	265 FPS	389 FPS
high	209 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	397 FPS	582 FPS
medium	333 FPS	514 FPS
high	274 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	461 FPS
medium	276 FPS	413 FPS
high	209 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	295 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	322 FPS
medium	132 FPS	292 FPS
high	117 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	198 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and Radeon RX 7800 XT

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

Radeon RX 7800 XT

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2430 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 263W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,253 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 24,253 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 9.4%. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 2430 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
G3D Mark Score	26,543+9%	24,253
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5120+33%	3840
Boost Clock	1734 MHz	2430 MHz+40%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 SLI (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7800 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
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)

Both cards feature 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — a 95% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	624 GB/s+95%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs Dual VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7800 XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	Dual VCN 4.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 263W — a 13.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	Radeon RX 7800 XT
TDP	300W	263W-12%
Recommended PSU	650W-7%	700W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	88.5	92.2+4%