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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 480

The GeForce GTX 1080 is much faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $319.05 more expensive!

  • Up to 83% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 162% more expensive$389.00 vs $69.95
  • Is 1 month newer
  • Up to 162% cheaper$69.95 vs $389.00
  • Up to 43% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 1080 ranks 7 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Logo
GeForce GTX 1080
8873 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 480 Logo
Radeon RX 480
5834 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1080 has 52% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon RX 480 Logo
Radeon RX 480
40.51 GP/s

GeForce GTX 1080 fills pixels 174% faster.

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AMD Radeon RX 480 Logo
Radeon RX 480
182.3 GT/s

GeForce GTX 1080 maps textures 52% faster.

Memory Bandwidthhelp

GeForce GTX 1080 moves data 25% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon RX 480 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX 480 is $319.05 cheaper.

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GDDR5
256-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 10
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Arctic Islands (RX 400)
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080. It's 88% faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games, scoring 15/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce GTX 1080 than Radeon RX 480?expand_more
88% 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 GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 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 GTX 1080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 15/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15/100, Radeon RX 480 scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 480 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 GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the stronger pick at 15/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon RX 480?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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