AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RX 7600 XT
RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
813€
FPS / €
0.512
RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
788€
FPS / €
0.64
Our verdict
- The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 16% faster than the RX 7600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RTX 3080 12GB is currently 25€ cheaper (788€ vs 813€).
- With 0.64 FPS/€, the RTX 3080 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RX 7600 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RX 7600 XT | RTX 3080 12GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | Ampere |
| Release date | 2024-01 | 2022-01 |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2048 | 8960 |
| Boost clock | 2755 MHz | 1710 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 190 W | 350 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $329 | $799 |
Popularity on DropReference
RX 7600 XT
#66 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
58
Average build price
1,068€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · 54€
RTX 3080 12GB
#38 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
6
Average build price
2,688€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · 84€
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RX 7600 XT
1 models trackedRTX 3080 12GB
7 models tracked
PNY RTX 3080 UPRISING 12GB GDDR6X Black850€
Palit RTX 3080 GamingPro LHR 12GB788€
ZOTAC RTX 3080 Trinity OC 12GB GDDR6X Black1,243€
Gigabyte RTX 3080 Eagle 12GB GDDR6 Black1,373€
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 OC 12GB GDDR6X1,906€
MSI RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 12GB GDDR6X OC2,493€
MSI RTX 3080 Ventus 3X Plus 12GB GDDR6X OC1,995€
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7600 XT or the RTX 3080 12GB?
The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 16% faster than the RX 7600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3080 12GB is currently 25€ cheaper (788€ vs 813€). With 0.64 FPS/€, the RTX 3080 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7600 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7600 XT or RTX 3080 12GB?
At 1440p, the RX 7600 XT averages 383 FPS versus 445 FPS for the RTX 3080 12GB across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the RX 7600 XT?
A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RX 7600 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 12GB?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.
Which CPU should you pair with the RX 7600 XT?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7600 XT is the r5-7600x (8 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 12GB?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 12GB is the r7-7700 (2 builds).
How much does the RX 7600 XT cost right now?
The RX 7600 XT is available from 813€. We track 1 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3080 12GB cost right now?
The RTX 3080 12GB is available from 788€. We track 7 models in real time.
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p gaming, it excels at 1080p and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.
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