AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT Laptop vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 7600M XT Laptop and the GTX 1080 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 GTX 1080 is ~3% faster than the RX 7600M XT Laptop on average at 1080p.
RX 7600M XT Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 35/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- 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 | RX 7600M XT Laptop | GTX 1080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 37 | 38 | +3% |
| 1440p | 25 | 29 | +16% |
| 4K | 10 | 14 | +40% |
Which one for your resolution?
GTX 1080 is the best pick at all three resolutions, averaging 20% more FPS.
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 7600M XT Laptop and GTX 1080: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 7600M XT Laptop | GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 75W | 180W |
| Tier | Mid-range | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 35 | 36 |
| Score 1440p | 27 | 31 |
| Score 4K | 14 | 19 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | $599 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 16nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 2048 | 2560 |
| RT Cores | 32 | — |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 128 | 160 |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 1700 MHz | 1607 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2600 MHz | 1733 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 10.65 TFLOPS | 8.87 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Clock | 18000 MHz | 10000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Transistor Count | 13.3B | 7.2B |
| Release Date | 2023-01-04 | 2016-05-27 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
RX 7600M XT Laptop
- TDP
- 75W
- FPS/W
- 0.49
GTX 1080
- TDP
- 180W
- FPS/W
- 0.21
The RX 7600M XT Laptop is more efficient: it draws 105W less and delivers more per watt, though the GTX 1080 is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
Pick the GPU and the game, and we'll take you straight to its real FPS.
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 7600M XT Laptop | GTX 1080 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 41 | 42 | GTX 1080 |
 | 38 | 39 | GTX 1080 |
 | 30 | 31 | GTX 1080 |
 | 32 | 33 | GTX 1080 |
 | 33 | 34 | GTX 1080 |
| 31 | 32 | GTX 1080 | |
 | 39 | 40 | GTX 1080 |
 | 41 | 42 | GTX 1080 |
 | 45 | 47 | GTX 1080 |
 | 36 | 37 | GTX 1080 |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 wins in 10 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. The GTX 1080 comes out ahead by around 3% more FPS on average, and that lead holds up as resolution climbs. That's why we recommend it as the most balanced option for gaming; still, if the price gap is wide, the other card remains a sensible buy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 7600M XT Laptop with the GTX 1080.
Which is better, the RX 7600M XT Laptop or the GTX 1080?
On average at 1080p, the GTX 1080 is 3% faster than the RX 7600M XT 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 RX 7600M XT Laptop averages 10 FPS and the GTX 1080 14 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.
7600M XT Laptop vs 1080: what's the real difference?
In performance, the GTX 1080 beats the RX 7600M XT Laptop by around 3% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the 7600M XT Laptop and the 1080 on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
