AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 7900 XT and the RTX 2080 Ti 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 ~48% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 7900 XT is 10% cheaper (launch price).
RX 7900 XT
- Index (1080p)
- 81/100
- VRAM
- 20 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $899 · ≈ €827
- $/FPS (value)
- $9.77 · ≈ €8.99
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RTX 2080 Ti
- Index (1080p)
- 60/100
- VRAM
- 11 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $999 · ≈ €919
- $/FPS (value)
- $16.11 · ≈ €14.82
- 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 XT | RTX 2080 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 92 | 62 | +48% |
| 1440p | 78 | 50 | +56% |
| 4K | 53 | 30 | +77% |
Which one for your resolution?
RX 7900 XT is the best pick at all three resolutions, averaging 60% more FPS.
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 7900 XT and RTX 2080 Ti: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 7900 XT | RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 20 GB | 11 GB |
| TDP | 315W | 250W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 81 | 60 |
| Score 1440p | 79 | 55 |
| Score 4K | 72 | 42 |
| Price (MSRP) | $899 | $999 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 5nm/6nm | TSMC 12nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 5376 | 4352 |
| RT Cores | 84 | 68 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 336 | 272 |
| ROPs | 192 | 88 |
| Base Clock | 1500 MHz | 1350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz | 1545 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 25.8 TFLOPS | 13.45 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Clock | 20000 MHz | 14000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit | 352-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 800 GB/s | 616 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Transistor Count | 57.7B | 18.6B |
| Release Date | 2022-12-13 | 2018-09-27 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
RX 7900 XT
- TDP
- 315W
- FPS/W
- 0.29
RTX 2080 Ti
- TDP
- 250W
- FPS/W
- 0.25
The RX 7900 XT is more efficient: it draws 65W less and delivers more per watt, though the RX 7900 XT is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
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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 XT | RTX 2080 Ti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 110 | 68 | RX 7900 XT |
 | 94 | 64 | RX 7900 XT |
 | 68 | 51 | RX 7900 XT |
 | 74 | 55 | RX 7900 XT |
 | 78 | 56 | RX 7900 XT |
| 72 | 54 | RX 7900 XT | |
 | 103 | 66 | RX 7900 XT |
 | 110 | 68 | RX 7900 XT |
 | 117 | 76 | RX 7900 XT |
 | 93 | 62 | RX 7900 XT |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 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 XT comes out ahead by around 48% 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 XT with the RTX 2080 Ti.
Which is better, the RX 7900 XT or the RTX 2080 Ti?
On average at 1080p, the RX 7900 XT is 48% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti. 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 XT averages 53 FPS and the RTX 2080 Ti 30 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 48% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
7900 XT vs 2080 Ti: what's the real difference?
In performance, the RX 7900 XT beats the RTX 2080 Ti by around 48% 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 XT and the 2080 Ti on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
