AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 21.2% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Red Dead Redemption 2, where AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads by 23% (124 vs 101 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (20% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the better value at 21.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.8).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 110 | 92 | +20% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 124 | 101 | +23% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 10GB |
| Transistors | 53,900M | 28,300M |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 (Navi 48) | Ampere (GA102) |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 760 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,520 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
| TDP | 220 W | 320 W |
| Launch MSRP | $549 | $699 |
| Release | 2025-03-06 | 2020-09-17 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9070 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 21.2% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9070 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16GB VRAM and a 220W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers more performance per dollar: 21.3 average FPS per $100 versus 13.8. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9070 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads by roughly 23% (124 vs 101 FPS) in our testing.
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