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

✅1.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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118.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.4 vs 49.5 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 120.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.5 vs 22.4 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

2021

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

2023

Why buy it

✅1.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 120.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.5 vs 22.4 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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118.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.4 vs 49.5 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900 GRE better than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti averages 1.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 26,861 vs 27,162 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF, plus much lower power draw (260W vs 350W).

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

Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 12 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, 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 RX 7900 GRE can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $549 MSRP. Radeon RX 7900 GRE is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 7900 GRE is about $650 cheaper on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $1,199 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $549 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (260W vs 350W), and FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $1,199 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 7900 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 RTX 3080 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	200 FPS	246 FPS
medium	183 FPS	227 FPS
high	155 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	233 FPS
medium	145 FPS	195 FPS
high	118 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	159 FPS
medium	91 FPS	130 FPS
high	66 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	636 FPS	523 FPS
medium	551 FPS	453 FPS
high	438 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	464 FPS	417 FPS
medium	399 FPS	357 FPS
high	316 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	228 FPS
medium	188 FPS	200 FPS
high	158 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	144 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	903 FPS	900 FPS
medium	739 FPS	746 FPS
high	659 FPS	662 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	565 FPS
1440p
low	710 FPS	696 FPS
medium	581 FPS	571 FPS
high	506 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	417 FPS
4K
low	489 FPS	484 FPS
medium	404 FPS	399 FPS
high	348 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	276 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	821 FPS	525 FPS
medium	763 FPS	471 FPS
high	673 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	350 FPS
1440p
low	656 FPS	433 FPS
medium	606 FPS	391 FPS
high	532 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	278 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	294 FPS
medium	441 FPS	269 FPS
high	395 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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 RX 7900 GRE

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti scores 26,861 and the Radeon RX 7900 GRE reaches 27,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2245 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 80 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
G3D Mark Score	26,861	27,162+1%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240+100%	5120
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS	45.98 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2245 MHz+35%
ROPs	112	160+43%
TMUs	320	320
L1 Cache	10 MB+300%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	80	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 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 RTX 3080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 7900 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 3080 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — a 58.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	912 GB/s+58%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 RX 7900 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 7900 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 260W — a 29.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
TDP	350W	260W-26%
Recommended PSU	750W	750W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	285mm	276mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	60°C-29%
Perf/Watt	76.7	104.5+36%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE launched at $549. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE costs 54.2% less ($650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 22.4 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 49.5 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 121% better value. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).