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RTX 4080 vs RX 7900 XT — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 4080 (900–1 050 €) and the RX 7900 XT (650–800 €) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Side-by-side specifications

Specification	RTX 4080	RX 7900 XT
VRAM	16 GB	20 GB
TDP (reference)	~320 W	~315 W
Architecture	Ada Lovelace (AD103)	RDNA 3 (Navi 31)
Release year	2022	2022
Typical price (2026)	900–1 050 €	650–800 €

Indicative benchmarks (avg FPS, raster)

Rounded in-game averages (no DLSS Frame Generation). Useful to compare 1080p vs 1440p feel.

FPS (higher is better)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RTX 4080154 FPS

RX 7900 XT151 FPS

1440p

RTX 4080122 FPS

RX 7900 XT119 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4080289 FPS

RX 7900 XT284 FPS

1440p

RTX 4080206 FPS

RX 7900 XT209 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 4080133 FPS

RX 7900 XT131 FPS

1440p

RTX 4080109 FPS

RX 7900 XT107 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4080249 FPS

RX 7900 XT245 FPS

1440p

RTX 4080202 FPS

RX 7900 XT199 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 4080161 FPS

RX 7900 XT158 FPS

1440p

RTX 4080143 FPS

RX 7900 XT139 FPS

Which GPU for your use case?

Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 4080 has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 4080 is slightly faster.
1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 4080. The RX 7900 XT still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

Bottom line

Pick the RTX 4080 if buying new: better overall performance.

Choose the RX 7900 XT if budget is tight — its 20 GB VRAM can be an advantage.

RTX 4080 build →RX 7900 XT build →

FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.

RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XT: quick summary

The RTX 4080 delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RX 7900 XT stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.

At 1080p: the RTX 4080 has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 4080 is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 4080 has a TDP of 320W; the RX 7900 XT draws 315W. Both cards have similar power requirements. A 650–750W PSU is recommended for most builds.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4080 sells for around 900–1 050 € and the RX 7900 XT for 650–800 €. The RTX 4080 justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.