NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 5080 Laptop and the RX 7900 XT 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 7900 XT is ~3% faster than the RTX 5080 Laptop on average at 1080p.
RTX 5080 Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 80/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- DLSS + Frame Gen
RX 7900 XT
- Index (1080p)
- 81/100
- VRAM
- 20 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $899 · ≈ €827
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
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 5080 Laptop | RX 7900 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 101 | 104 | +3% |
| 1440p | 72 | 87 | +21% |
| 4K | 39 | 58 | +49% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 5080 Laptop and RX 7900 XT: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 5080 Laptop | RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 20 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 315W |
| Tier | High-end | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 80 | 81 |
| Score 1440p | 70 | 79 |
| Score 4K | 52 | 72 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | $899 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 5080 Laptop | RX 7900 XT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 107FPS | 110FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 71FPS | 72FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 103FPS | 106FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| Marathon | 101FPS | 103FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 86FPS | 87FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 119FPS | 122FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 101FPS | 103FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| 007 First Light | 103FPS | 106FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 81FPS | 83FPS | RX 7900 XT |
| Pathologic 3 | 140FPS | 143FPS | RX 7900 XT |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 5080 Laptop with the RX 7900 XT.
Which is better, the RTX 5080 Laptop or the RX 7900 XT?
On average at 1080p, the RX 7900 XT is 3% faster than the RTX 5080 Laptop. 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 5080 Laptop averages 39 FPS and the RX 7900 XT 58 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 3% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.