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 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅+107.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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345.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌93.9% higher power demand at 320W vs 165W.
❌29.2% longer card at 310mm vs 240mm.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $930 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 114.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 165W instead of 320W, a 155W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 310mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,581 vs 34,445).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4080

2022

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+107.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $930 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 114.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 165W instead of 320W, a 155W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 310mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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345.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌93.9% higher power demand at 320W vs 165W.
❌29.2% longer card at 310mm vs 240mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,581 vs 34,445).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 better than Radeon RX 7600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 34,445 vs 16,581 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4080 is a 2022 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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?

GeForce RTX 4080 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 107.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4080 is about 345.7% more expensive on MSRP at $1,199 MSRP versus $269 MSRP, and you are getting 107.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7600 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, GeForce RTX 4080 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 7600 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4080?

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 320W), and staying closer to $269 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4080. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4080 currently gives you 107.7% 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 RTX 4080 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	276 FPS	168 FPS
medium	265 FPS	149 FPS
high	229 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	252 FPS	140 FPS
medium	214 FPS	114 FPS
high	175 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	147 FPS	85 FPS
medium	123 FPS	72 FPS
high	99 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	818 FPS	414 FPS
medium	665 FPS	349 FPS
high	525 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	241 FPS
medium	512 FPS	205 FPS
high	420 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	335 FPS	109 FPS
medium	287 FPS	91 FPS
high	259 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	999 FPS	746 FPS
medium	999 FPS	597 FPS
high	999 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	775 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	988 FPS	560 FPS
medium	902 FPS	448 FPS
high	775 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	581 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	580 FPS	373 FPS
medium	504 FPS	298 FPS
high	455 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	999 FPS	604 FPS
medium	963 FPS	517 FPS
high	830 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	737 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	793 FPS	468 FPS
medium	690 FPS	397 FPS
high	585 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	293 FPS
medium	502 FPS	271 FPS
high	435 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 and Radeon RX 7600

GeForce RTX 4080

The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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 RTX 4080 scores 34,445 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 107.7%. The GeForce RTX 4080 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 2505 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 76 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 304 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	34,445+108%	16,581
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	9728+375%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	48.74 TFLOPS+124%	21.75 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2505 MHz	2655 MHz+6%
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	304+138%	128
L1 Cache	9.5 MB+1800%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	64 MB+3100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	76+138%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4080 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4080 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 RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 155.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the GeForce RTX 4080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s+156%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	64 MB+3100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080) 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 RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 draws 320W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 63.9% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 310mm vs 240mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	320W	165W-48%
Recommended PSU	750W	550W-27%
Power Connector	16-pin	8-pin
Length	310mm	240mm
Height	140mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	107.6+7%	100.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 launched at $1199 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 77.6% less ($930 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 28.7 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 114.6% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).