AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 9070 GRE and the RTX 3080 12GB 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 12GB is ~6% 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
RTX 3080 12GB
- Index (1080p)
- 71/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $799 · ≈ €735
- 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 9070 GRE | RTX 3080 12GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 78 | 83 | +6% |
| 1440p | 56 | 70 | +25% |
| 4K | 35 | 44 | +26% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 9070 GRE and RTX 3080 12GB: 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 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP | 210W | 350W |
| Tier | High-end | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 68 | 71 |
| Score 1440p | 57 | 69 |
| Score 4K | 46 | 59 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | $799 |
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 12GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 82FPS | 88FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 61FPS | 63FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 78FPS | 84FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Marathon | 77FPS | 83FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 67FPS | 70FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 90FPS | 96FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 77FPS | 83FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| 007 First Light | 78FPS | 84FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 65FPS | 67FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
| Pathologic 3 | 106FPS | 114FPS | RTX 3080 12GB |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 9070 GRE with the RTX 3080 12GB.
Which is better, the RX 9070 GRE or the RTX 3080 12GB?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 3080 12GB is 6% 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 35 FPS and the RTX 3080 12GB 44 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 6% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.