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GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon HD 7990
The GeForce RTX 5080 is much faster than the Radeon HD 7990 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $700.00 more expensive!
GeForce RTX 508070% Score
- Up to 1369% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 11 years and 11 months newer
- Up to 1369% better value for money
Radeon HD 79904% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 5080 has 1274% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 5080 fills pixels 816% faster.
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GeForce RTX 5080 maps textures 587% faster.
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GeForce RTX 5080 moves data 233% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon HD 7990?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5080. It's 1650% faster than the Radeon HD 7990 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5080 than Radeon HD 7990?expand_more
1650% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon HD 7990?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5080 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 5080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 5080 and Radeon HD 7990?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 scores 70/100, Radeon HD 7990 scores 4/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon HD 7990 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon HD 7990?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 5080 and Radeon HD 7990?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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