AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 7900 XT and the RTX 5080 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 RTX 5080 is ~27% faster than the RX 7900 XT 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
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RTX 5080
- Index (1080p)
- 93/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $999 · ≈ €919
- Upscaling
- DLSS + 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 XT | RTX 5080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 103 | 131 | +27% |
| 1440p | 87 | 113 | +30% |
| 4K | 58 | 81 | +40% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 7900 XT and RTX 5080: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 7900 XT | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 20 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 315W | 360W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 81 | 93 |
| Score 1440p | 79 | 92 |
| Score 4K | 72 | 88 |
| Price (MSRP) | $899 | $999 |
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 5080 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 110FPS | 140FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 72FPS | 91FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Halloween: The Game | 103FPS | 130FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 110FPS | 140FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 117FPS | 146FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Mortal Shell II | 93FPS | 118FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 103FPS | 130FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Valor Mortis | 93FPS | 118FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 122FPS | 153FPS | RTX 5080 |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 110FPS | 140FPS | RTX 5080 |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 7900 XT with the RTX 5080.
Which is better, the RX 7900 XT or the RTX 5080?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 5080 is 27% faster than the RX 7900 XT. 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 58 FPS and the RTX 5080 81 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 27% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.