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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super: Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080: the vram difference
Start with vram, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB against NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB, 20% in favour of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 returns 8,414 against 3,626 over 238 runs, a 57% lead.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080: which one fits your build
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT suits gamers targeting the resolution this high-end tier is built for, though it is the wrong buy for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It is equally the pick for builders who want 20GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. Avoid it for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. The NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 is the one to take for gamers targeting the resolution this high-end tier is built for, though it is not the pick for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. The same goes for builders who want 16GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT vs NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 price
Cost splits them too. AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT sits at $749, NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 at $999, 33% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 differ on memory bandwidth?
Yes. Memory Bandwidth reads 800 GB/s on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT versus 736 GB/s on the NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080.
Is the Product Type the same on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop Add-In Card, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- AMD
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- NVIDIA
Product Type
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- Desktop Add-In Card
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- Desktop Add-In Card
Series
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- Radeon RX 7000
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- GeForce RTX 40
Board Partner
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- Reference
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- MSI
VRAM
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 20 GBBest
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 16 GB-20%
Tier
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- High End
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- High End
Memory Type
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- GDDR6
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- GDDR6X
Boost Clock
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 2400 MHz-8%
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 2610 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- Yes
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- Yes
TDP
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 315 WBest
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 320 W-2%
Architecture
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- RDNA 3
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- Ada Lovelace
Card Length
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 276 mmBest
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 337 mm-22%
Shader Units
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 5376
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 10240
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 320 bitBest
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 256 bit-20%
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 800 GB/sBest
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 736 GB/s-8%
Recommended PSU
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 750 W
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 850 W-13%
Power Connector
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 2x 8-pin
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 1x 12V-2x6
DisplayPort Version
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- DP 2.1
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- DP 1.4a
HDMI Version
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- HDMI 2.1
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- HDMI 2.1a
MSRP
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- $749
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- $999
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- 3,626-57%
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- 8,414Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene on the graphics card. Shows speed in Blender and similar 3D apps, not in games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT if you want the higher VRAM (20 GB vs 16 GB), the lower TDP (315 W vs 320 W) and the lower card length (276 mm vs 337 mm).
Choose NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super if you want the higher boost clock (2610 MHz vs 2400 MHz) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (8,414 vs 3,626).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $749.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $999.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid high-end pick if its price and 20GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
NVIDIA MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 4080 Super
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid high-end pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.