85

RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

$999

MSRP

80

RX 7900 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 20 GB GDDR6

$799

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 6% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 52.2 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 15% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RX 7900 XT Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $799 versus the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card's $999 price tag, it costs 25% less while delivering performance that's only 6% behind. Its 20 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RX 7900 XT Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card

6% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 7900 XT Graphics Card

8% better value per dollar

RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

6% faster overall

Memory

Memory
16 GB
20 GB
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
320-bit
Memory bandwidth
736 GB/s
800 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,550 MHz
2,394 MHz
Base clock
2,295 MHz
1,500 MHz
FP32 performance
52.2 TFLOPS
25.7 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
45.9 billion
57.7 billion
Process
4 nm
5 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
304 mm
276 mm

Power

TDP
320W
315W
Power connector
16-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
86 fps
74 fps
Black Myth Wukong
98 fps
83 fps
Counter-Strike 2
460 fps
410 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
108 fps
92 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
112 fps
94 fps
Spider-Man 2
117 fps
98 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
200,000 points
172,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
46,000 points
39,500 points
3DMark Time Spy
28,000 points
24,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card worth $200 more than the RX 7900 XT Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card scores 85 overall vs 80 for the RX 7900 XT Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RX 7900 XT Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card or RX 7900 XT Graphics Card?

The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RX 7900 XT Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 7900 XT Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 7900 XT Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card or RX 7900 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 7900 XT Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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