Counter-Strike 2
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Radeon RX 480 vs GeForce RTX 3080
The Radeon RX 480 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 3080 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $564.30 cheaper!
Radeon RX 4808% Score
- Up to 205% cheaper – $69.95 vs $634.25
GeForce RTX 308037% Score
- Up to 327% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 40% better value for money
- Up to 205% more expensive – $634.25 vs $69.95
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 3080 has 410% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 3080 fills pixels 305% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 3080 maps textures 155% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 3080 moves data 197% faster.
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GDDR6X256-bit
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320-bitArctic Islands (RX 400)
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GeForce 30Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 480 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080. It's 363% faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3080 than Radeon RX 480?expand_more
363% 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 RX 480 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 480 and GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 480 scores 8/100, GeForce RTX 3080 scores 37/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 480 or GeForce RTX 3080 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 RX 480 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 480 and GeForce RTX 3080?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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