GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4080vsRadeon RX 9070 XT

The GeForce RTX 4080 is built for enthusiasts who want top-tier ray tracing and advanced features, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT targets gamers looking for strong raw performance at a more approachable price.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
16 GB · 320W
VS
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
16 GB · 304W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

83score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
CUDA Cores
9,728
Boost Clock
2505 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 9070 XT

RDNA 4.0 · TSMC 4 nm · 2025

65score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
304W
Shaders
4,096
Boost Clock
2970 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 4080Winner
83
RX 9070 XT
65
RTX 4080 leads by 27.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#18RX 7900 GRE66
#19RX 9070 XT65
#20RTX 407065
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 4080RX 9070 XT
General
Process Node5 nm4 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s644.6 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores9,7284,096
TMUs304256
ROPs112128
Boost Clock2505 MHz2970 MHz
FP3248.74 TF48.66 TF
Power
TDP320304
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 wins overall with noticeably better performance for demanding gamers and creators.

Best value

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the smarter pick for budget buyers seeking solid 1440p performance without overspending.

When the other wins

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the right choice if you primarily play older or less demanding titles and want to save money.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 better than the RX 9070 XT?

Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 65 out of 100), so it leads the RX 9070 XT in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the RX 9070 XT?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 28% faster than the RX 9070 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4080 or the RX 9070 XT?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the RX 9070 XT is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.