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

✅+12.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌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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159.9% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌51.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 165W.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 131.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 165W instead of 250W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,581 vs 18,606).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+12.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 131.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 165W instead of 250W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌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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159.9% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌51.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 165W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,581 vs 18,606).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than Radeon RX 7600?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 18,606 vs 16,581 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 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?

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is about 159.9% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $269 MSRP, and you are getting 12.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7600 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 7600 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (165W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $269 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1080 Ti currently gives you 12.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7600
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 7600
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	205 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 7600
1080p
low	798 FPS	746 FPS
medium	649 FPS	597 FPS
high	558 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	560 FPS
medium	502 FPS	448 FPS
high	419 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	373 FPS
medium	335 FPS	298 FPS
high	279 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7600
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	187 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Radeon RX 7600

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 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 GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti leads by 12.2%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	18,606+12%	16,581
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+92%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	2655 MHz+68%
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 7600 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 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7600
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 7600 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 7600) — 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 7600) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7600
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 7600). 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 7600
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 7600). 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 7600).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Radeon RX 7600
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 7600's 165W — a 41% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). 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 7600
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	100.5+35%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 61.5% less ($430 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 131.6% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).