AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 7900 XTX and the RTX 5080 Laptop 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 XTX is ~18% faster than the RTX 5080 Laptop on average at 1080p.
RX 7900 XTX
- Index (1080p)
- 88/100
- VRAM
- 24 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $999 · ≈ €919
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RTX 5080 Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 80/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- 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 XTX | RTX 5080 Laptop | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 119 | 101 | +18% |
| 1440p | 102 | 72 | +42% |
| 4K | 71 | 40 | +77% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 7900 XTX and RTX 5080 Laptop: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 7900 XTX | RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 355W | 150W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 88 | 80 |
| Score 1440p | 87 | 70 |
| Score 4K | 82 | 52 |
| Price (MSRP) | $999 | — |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 7900 XTX | RTX 5080 Laptop | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 127FPS | 107FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 83FPS | 71FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Halloween: The Game | 118FPS | 101FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 127FPS | 107FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 133FPS | 115FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Mortal Shell II | 107FPS | 91FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 118FPS | 101FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Valor Mortis | 107FPS | 91FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 140FPS | 119FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 127FPS | 107FPS | RX 7900 XTX |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 7900 XTX with the RTX 5080 Laptop.
Which is better, the RX 7900 XTX or the RTX 5080 Laptop?
On average at 1080p, the RX 7900 XTX is 18% faster than the RTX 5080 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 7900 XTX averages 71 FPS and the RTX 5080 Laptop 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 18% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.