NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super vs AMD Radeon RX 7900M
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 2080 Super and the RX 7900M with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RX 7900M is ~14% faster than the RTX 2080 Super on average at 1080p.
RTX 2080 Super
- Index (1080p)
- 53/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $699 · ≈ €643
- Upscaling
- DLSS
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 2080 Super | RX 7900M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 59 | 67 | +14% |
| 1440p | 48 | 54 | +13% |
| 4K | 27 | 31 | +15% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 2080 Super and RX 7900M: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 2080 Super | RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 250W | 180W |
| Tier | High-end | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 53 | 60 |
| Score 1440p | 48 | 55 |
| Score 4K | 35 | 40 |
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | — |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 2080 Super | RX 7900M | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 62FPS | 68FPS | RX 7900M |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 47FPS | 54FPS | RX 7900M |
| Halloween: The Game | 59FPS | 66FPS | RX 7900M |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 62FPS | 68FPS | RX 7900M |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 66FPS | 76FPS | RX 7900M |
| Mortal Shell II | 55FPS | 62FPS | RX 7900M |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 59FPS | 66FPS | RX 7900M |
| Valor Mortis | 55FPS | 62FPS | RX 7900M |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 66FPS | 77FPS | RX 7900M |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 62FPS | 68FPS | RX 7900M |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900M wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 7900M as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 2080 Super with the RX 7900M.
Which is better, the RTX 2080 Super or the RX 7900M?
On average at 1080p, the RX 7900M is 14% faster than the RTX 2080 Super. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 2080 Super averages 27 FPS and the RX 7900M 31 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 14% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.