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 2080 Ti

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 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 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅18.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅45.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 11 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅18.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅45.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 11 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 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 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900M better than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900M is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7900M averages 18.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,385 vs 21,513 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7900M is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 7900M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 11 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 12nm. 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 7900M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 18.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 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, Radeon RX 7900M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $999 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7900M 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 2080 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	158 FPS	223 FPS
medium	145 FPS	207 FPS
high	127 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	202 FPS
medium	111 FPS	171 FPS
high	96 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	137 FPS
medium	63 FPS	115 FPS
high	50 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	414 FPS	576 FPS
medium	366 FPS	480 FPS
high	312 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	264 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	293 FPS	393 FPS
medium	249 FPS	326 FPS
high	215 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	194 FPS
medium	120 FPS	164 FPS
high	101 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	113 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	866 FPS	938 FPS
medium	703 FPS	769 FPS
high	614 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	709 FPS
medium	541 FPS	583 FPS
high	460 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	457 FPS	495 FPS
medium	370 FPS	403 FPS
high	309 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	252 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	602 FPS	765 FPS
medium	534 FPS	653 FPS
high	449 FPS	588 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	640 FPS
medium	442 FPS	549 FPS
high	372 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	435 FPS
medium	286 FPS	379 FPS
high	267 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	252 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and Radeon RX 7900M

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 and the Radeon RX 7900M reaches 22,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 544 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score	21,513	22,385+4%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	38.52 TFLOPS+186%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2090 MHz+35%
ROPs	88	192+118%
TMUs	272	288+6%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+43%	3 MB
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	6 MB+9%
Ray Tracing Cores	68	72+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M 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 2080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
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 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 6.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	16 GB+45%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+7%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+38%	256-bit
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	6 MB+9%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	Radeon RX 7900M
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	650W	330W-49%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	116mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.1	124.4+44%