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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GBBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 10GB

  • Blender render score 4207 samples/min
  • Video memory 10 GB
  • Board power 320 W
VS

BPart B

AMD

Radeon RX 7900 XT

  • Blender render score 4101 samples/min
  • Video memory 20 GB
  • Board power 315 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB4,207

Median of 91 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 7900 XT4,101

Median of 33 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A42%Fair
B50%Fair

Better pick: Radeon RX 7900 XT · Video memory: 20 GB vs 10 GB

Office Work

A45%Fair
B48%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A42%Fair
B51%Fair

Better pick: Radeon RX 7900 XT · Video memory: 20 GB vs 10 GB

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B52%Fair

Better pick: Radeon RX 7900 XT · Video memory: 20 GB vs 10 GB

02 · Verdict

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB

42/100

BAMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

50/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB

Advantages

  • Shader units 8704 vs 5376 (62% higher)
  • Blender render score 4207 samples/min vs 4101 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 10 GB vs 20 GB (50% lower)
  • Boost clock 1710 MHz vs 2400 MHz (29% lower)
  • Board power 320 W vs 315 W (2% higher)

BAMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Advantages

  • Video memory 20 GB vs 10 GB (100% higher)
  • Boost clock 2400 MHz vs 1710 MHz (40% higher)
  • Board power 315 W vs 320 W (2% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Shader units 5376 vs 8704 (38% lower)
  • Blender render score 4101 samples/min vs 4207 samples/min (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GBBAMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.4207 samples/min Better +3%4101 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.9133
Memory
Video memory10 GB20 GB Better +100%
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory bus320 bit320 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units8704 Better +62%5376
Boost clock1710 MHz2400 MHz Better +40%
Power
Board power320 W315 W Better
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3
Release year20202022
Launch price$699$899

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB posts a median render score of 4,207 against 4,101 for AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 91 and 33 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB: 10 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 1710 MHz boost clock, 320 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $699. AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: 20 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2400 MHz boost clock, 315 W board power, released in 2022, launched at $899.

Our overall scores are 42 for GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and 50 for Radeon RX 7900 XT out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Radeon RX 7900 XT; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: Radeon RX 7900 XT; for content creation: Radeon RX 7900 XT. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs Radeon RX 7900 XT FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or the Radeon RX 7900 XT?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB posts a median render score of 4,207 against 4,101 for AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 91 and 33 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or the Radeon RX 7900 XT?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB is rated at 320 W and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT at 315 W, so the Radeon RX 7900 XT draws 2% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and the Radeon RX 7900 XT cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB launched at $699 and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT at $899. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or the Radeon RX 7900 XT better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (42 vs 50 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.