AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
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 ~10% 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
- $/FPS (value)
- $6.86 · ≈ €6.31
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RTX 3080
- Index (1080p)
- 69/100
- VRAM
- 10 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $699 · ≈ €643
- $/FPS (value)
- $9.58 · ≈ €8.81
- 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 | RX 7900 GRE | RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 80 | 73 | +10% |
| 1440p | 67 | 62 | +8% |
| 4K | 41 | 40 | +2% |
Which one for your resolution?
RX 7900 GRE is the best pick at all three resolutions, averaging 7% more FPS.
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 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 5nm/6nm | Samsung 8nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 5120 | 8704 |
| RT Cores | 80 | 68 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 320 | 272 |
| ROPs | 160 | 96 |
| Base Clock | 1300 MHz | 1440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2245 MHz | 1710 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 22.99 TFLOPS | 29.77 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Clock | 18000 MHz | 19000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Transistor Count | 57.7B | 28.3B |
| Release Date | 2023-07-27 | 2020-09-17 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
RX 7900 GRE
- TDP
- 260W
- FPS/W
- 0.31
RTX 3080
- TDP
- 320W
- FPS/W
- 0.23
The RX 7900 GRE is more efficient: it draws 60W less and delivers more per watt, though the RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE | RTX 3080 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 94 | 84 | RX 7900 GRE |
 | 82 | 74 | RX 7900 GRE |
 | 63 | 59 | RX 7900 GRE |
 | 66 | 63 | RX 7900 GRE |
 | 68 | 64 | RX 7900 GRE |
| 65 | 62 | RX 7900 GRE | |
 | 88 | 79 | RX 7900 GRE |
 | 94 | 84 | RX 7900 GRE |
 | 102 | 92 | RX 7900 GRE |
 | 80 | 71 | RX 7900 GRE |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 RX 7900 GRE comes out ahead by around 10% 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 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 10% 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 41 FPS and the RTX 3080 40 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 10% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
7900 GRE vs 3080: what's the real difference?
In performance, the RX 7900 GRE beats the RTX 3080 by around 10% 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 7900 GRE and the 3080 on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
