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Radeon HD 7970 vs GeForce RTX 5080
The Radeon HD 7970 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 5080 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce RTX 508070% Score
- Up to 1328% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 13 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 685% better value for money
- Up to 82% more expensive – $1,319.99 vs $549
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.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 5080 has 1385% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 5080 fills pixels 890% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 5080 maps textures 643% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 5080 moves data 264% faster.
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GDDR7384-bit
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256-bitSouthern Islands (HD 7900)
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GeForce 50Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 7970 or GeForce RTX 5080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5080. It's 1650% faster than the Radeon HD 7970 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 7970?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, Radeon HD 7970 or GeForce RTX 5080?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 Radeon HD 7970 and GeForce RTX 5080?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 7970 scores 4/100, GeForce RTX 5080 scores 70/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon HD 7970 or GeForce RTX 5080 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 Radeon HD 7970 or GeForce RTX 5080?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 Radeon HD 7970 and GeForce RTX 5080?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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