AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 7900 GRE and the RTX 3080 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 GRE is ~11% faster than the RTX 3080 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 7900 GRE is 21% cheaper (launch price).
RX 7900 GRE
- Index (1080p)
- 74/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $549 · ≈ €505
- 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 7900 GRE | RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 89 | 80 | +11% |
| 1440p | 73 | 68 | +7% |
| 4K | 44 | 43 | +2% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 7900 GRE and RTX 3080: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 7900 GRE | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 10 GB |
| TDP | 260W | 320W |
| Tier | High-end | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 74 | 69 |
| Score 1440p | 71 | 67 |
| Score 4K | 58 | 57 |
| Price (MSRP) | $549 | $699 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 7900 GRE | RTX 3080 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 94FPS | 84FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 65FPS | 62FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Halloween: The Game | 88FPS | 79FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 94FPS | 84FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 102FPS | 92FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Mortal Shell II | 80FPS | 71FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 88FPS | 79FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Valor Mortis | 80FPS | 71FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 105FPS | 95FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 94FPS | 84FPS | RX 7900 GRE |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 7900 GRE with the RTX 3080.
Which is better, the RX 7900 GRE or the RTX 3080?
On average at 1080p, the RX 7900 GRE is 11% faster than the RTX 3080. 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 7900 GRE averages 44 FPS and the RTX 3080 43 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 11% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.