AMD Radeon RX 9070 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 9070 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 RTX 3080 is ~1% faster than the RX 9070 GRE on average at 1080p.
RX 9070 GRE
- Index (1080p)
- 68/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- 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 9070 GRE | RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 72 | 73 | +1% |
| 1440p | 52 | 62 | +19% |
| 4K | 33 | 40 | +21% |
Which one for your resolution?
RTX 3080 is the best pick at all three resolutions, averaging 14% more FPS.
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 9070 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 9070 GRE | RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 10 GB |
| TDP | 210W | 320W |
| Tier | High-end | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 68 | 69 |
| Score 1440p | 57 | 67 |
| Score 4K | 46 | 57 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | $699 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 4nm | Samsung 8nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 3072 | 8704 |
| RT Cores | 48 | 68 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 192 | 272 |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| Base Clock | 1500 MHz | 1440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2790 MHz | 1710 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 17.14 TFLOPS | 29.77 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Clock | 18000 MHz | 19000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 320-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Transistor Count | 53.9B | 28.3B |
| Release Date | 2025-03-27 | 2020-09-17 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
RX 9070 GRE
- TDP
- 210W
- FPS/W
- 0.34
RTX 3080
- TDP
- 320W
- FPS/W
- 0.23
The RX 9070 GRE is more efficient: it draws 110W less and delivers more per watt, though the RTX 3080 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 9070 GRE | RTX 3080 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 82 | 84 | RTX 3080 |
 | 72 | 74 | RTX 3080 |
 | 58 | 59 | RTX 3080 |
 | 62 | 63 | RTX 3080 |
 | 64 | 64 | Tie |
| 61 | 62 | RTX 3080 | |
 | 77 | 79 | RTX 3080 |
 | 82 | 84 | RTX 3080 |
 | 90 | 92 | RTX 3080 |
 | 69 | 71 | RTX 3080 |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins in 9 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. The RTX 3080 comes out ahead by around 1% 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 9070 GRE with the RTX 3080.
Which is better, the RX 9070 GRE or the RTX 3080?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 3080 is 1% faster than the RX 9070 GRE. 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 9070 GRE averages 33 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 1% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
9070 GRE vs 3080: what's the real difference?
In performance, the RTX 3080 beats the RX 9070 GRE by around 1% 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 9070 GRE and the 3080 on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
