AMD Radeon RX 7600S vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single shared benchmark between these two GPUs: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER records a score of 3075, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600S records 1888. That is a 38.6% deficit for the AMD part. The RTX 5080 SUPER wins the only direct comparison, and it does so by a decisive margin. The data confirms the NVIDIA GPU delivers roughly 63% more raw performance in this workload, a gap large enough to place the two cards in completely different performance tiers.

Looking at the broader benchmark records, the RX 7600S has a much richer set of results. Its average benchmark score across recorded tests is 16696. The RTX 5080 SUPER has only one recorded benchmark, so its average equals its single Steel Nomad score of 3075. Directly comparing averages across such different test sets would be misleading, but the head-to-head result is unambiguous.

The percentile ranking further separates the two. The RX 7600S sits at the 60th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The RTX 5080 SUPER sits at the 19th percentile. This is an unusual pairing: the much faster card in the head-to-head benchmark ranks lower in the overall percentile distribution. The explanation lies in the sparse benchmark data for the RTX 5080 SUPER. With only one recorded result, its percentile reflects that single workload, which may not represent its broader capabilities. The RX 7600S, with ten recorded benchmarks across DirectX 9, 10, 11, 12, OpenCL, Vulkan, and compute tests, has a more complete profile.

The RX 7600S scores 68012 in Geekbench OpenCL and 73868 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its Passmark G3D score is 15408, with a GPU compute score of 6520. The RTX 5080 SUPER has no comparable records in these tests, so a full multi-workload comparison is impossible with current data. The only reliable cross-reference point remains the Steel Nomad DX12 result, where the NVIDIA card leads by 38.6%.

Nearest rival data for each card reinforces the gap. The RX 7600S sits near the NVIDIA T400 4 GB, which has an average score of 16792, a 0.6% difference. It also sits near the NVIDIA T400 (16508, 1.1% difference) and the GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 (16504, 1.2% difference). The RTX 5080 SUPER, by contrast, sits near the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 (3163, a 2.8% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce 820A (2983, 3.1% difference), and the Intel Arc Pro B60 (3182, a 3.4% difference). These neighbor groupings show that the RX 7600S competes in a mid-range bracket, while the RTX 5080 SUPER, based on its lone benchmark, is grouped with much older or lower-tier parts. That grouping should be read with caution: the RTX 5080 SUPER's rival list is derived from a single test, so its true standing among modern GPUs is not yet established.

The Verdict

The data points in one clear direction for raw performance: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is the stronger GPU. Its 3075 score in Steel Nomad DX12 beats the AMD Radeon RX 7600S by 38.6%. Any user whose primary concern is maximum frame throughput in a DX12 workload should choose the NVIDIA card. The gap is not marginal; it is a wide performance chasm.

However, the RTX 5080 SUPER draws only 75 W according to its TDP, while the NVIDIA card draws 415 W. If power efficiency matters, the RX 7600S delivers far more performance per watt. The RX 7600S also has a much more comprehensive benchmark history, with ten recorded results versus one for the RTX 5080 SUPER. Users who rely on proven performance across multiple API generations may find the AMD card better characterized.

The percentile data complicates the picture. The RX 7600S ranks at the 60th percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX 5080 SUPER ranks at the 19th percentile. A user looking only at the percentile column might assume the AMD card is faster. The head-to-head result says otherwise. The RTX 5080 SUPER's low percentile is a data artifact from having only one benchmark record. The RX 7600S has been tested across many workloads, giving it a more stable rank.

For a user choosing between these two today, the decision rests on workload and data confidence. The RTX 5080 SUPER wins the only direct comparison, and it wins by a wide margin. The RX 7600S offers a much lower power draw, a smaller physical footprint (IGP slot width versus dual-slot), and a broader set of validated benchmark results. The data does not support calling the RX 7600S faster, but it does support calling it more efficient and better documented.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S uses the Navi 33 chip built on RDNA 3.0, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER uses the GB203 chip built on Blackwell 2.0. The process nodes differ: AMD uses TSMC's 6 nm process, while NVIDIA uses TSMC's 5 nm process. The smaller node gives the NVIDIA chip a transistor density advantage. The RTX 5080 SUPER packs 45,600 million transistors into a 378 mm² die, for a density of 120.6 million transistors per square millimeter. The RX 7600S has 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, for a density of 65.2 million per square millimeter.

Core counts differ substantially. The RX 7600S has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The RTX 5080 SUPER has 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware also scales: the AMD card has 28 ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA card has 84. The NVIDIA card additionally includes 336 tensor cores; the AMD card has no tensor core count listed.

Memory architecture reflects the performance gap. The RX 7600S uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5080 SUPER uses 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 1.02 TB/s. That is four times the memory capacity and roughly four times the bandwidth. The NVIDIA card also supports a higher effective memory speed: 32 Gbps versus 16 Gbps for the AMD card.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA card adds a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the AMD card uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs also differ: the RX 7600S relies on portable device dependent outputs, while the RTX 5080 SUPER provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Specification Differences

The most striking difference is power. The RX 7600S has a TDP of 75 W and uses no power connectors, with an IGP slot width. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a TDP of 415 W, requires a single 16-pin power connector, and occupies a dual-slot form factor. The NVIDIA card measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The AMD card has no recorded dimensions.

Clock speeds also diverge. The RX 7600S runs at a 1500 MHz base clock, a 2200 MHz boost clock, and a 1865 MHz game clock. The RTX 5080 SUPER runs at 2295 MHz base and 2617 MHz boost, with no game clock listed. The NVIDIA card's memory clock is listed at 2000 MHz with 32 Gbps effective speed; the AMD card's memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Compute throughput follows the core counts. The RX 7600S delivers 15.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 31.54 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 2:1 ratio. The RTX 5080 SUPER delivers 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 and 56.28 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. Pixel and texture rates tell the same story: the AMD card hits 140.8 GPixel/s and 246.4 GTexel/s, while the NVIDIA card hits 293.1 GPixel/s and 879.3 GTexel/s.

Release timing differs by years. The RX 7600S launched on 2023-01-03. The RTX 5080 SUPER launched on 2025-12-31. The RX 7600S has a listed predecessor, Polaris Mobile, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has none. The RX 7600S is part of the Radeon RX 7000 series and Navi Mobile generation, while the RTX 5080 SUPER belongs to the GeForce 50-series and GeForce 50 generation. The launch MSRP for the RTX 5080 SUPER is 999 USD. The RX 7600S has no listed launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in the shared benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER scores 3075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600S scores 1888. The NVIDIA card wins by 38.6%.

Q: How do their memory configurations compare?

A: The RX 7600S has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5080 SUPER has 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 1.02 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The RX 7600S has a TDP of 75 W and requires no power connectors. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a TDP of 415 W and requires a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Why does the RTX 5080 SUPER have a lower percentile rank?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER sits at the 19th percentile among all GPUs, while the RX 7600S sits at the 60th percentile. The NVIDIA card has only one recorded benchmark, which limits its percentile calculation.

Q: What are the transistor counts?

A: The RX 7600S has 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. The RTX 5080 SUPER has 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has 84 ray tracing cores. The RX 7600S has 28 ray tracing cores.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins in every measured performance category. Its Steel Nomad DX12 score is 38.6% higher. Its FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS is more than triple the RX 7600S's 15.77 TFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s doubles the AMD card's 140.8 GPixel/s. Its texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s is over three times the AMD card's 246.4 GTexel/s. Memory bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s versus 256.0 GB/s gives it a massive advantage in bandwidth-bound workloads. The 24 GB memory capacity versus 8 GB allows for much larger textures and datasets. The 10752 shading units versus 1792, the 336 TMUs versus 112, and the 112 ROPs versus 64 all reinforce the NVIDIA card's dominance in compute-heavy scenarios.

The RX 7600S wins in efficiency and practicality. Its 75 W TDP is dramatically lower than the RTX 5080 SUPER's 415 W. It needs no external power connectors, while the NVIDIA card requires a 16-pin connector. The IGP slot width makes it suitable for thin portable devices, while the RTX 5080 SUPER's dual-slot design and 304 mm length require a spacious chassis. The RX 7600S also has a far more complete benchmark profile: ten recorded tests covering DirectX 9 through 12, OpenCL, Vulkan, and compute workloads. This gives users more data points to predict its behavior across different applications.

The RX 7600S also holds an advantage in transistor efficiency. It packs 65.2 million transistors per square millimeter on a 6 nm process, compared to the RTX 5080 SUPER's 120.6 million per square millimeter on a 5 nm process. That density difference reflects the newer process node used by NVIDIA, but the AMD card achieves its results at a fraction of the power draw.

For users who prioritize raw performance, the RTX 5080 SUPER is the clear choice. For users who prioritize power efficiency, portability, and a validated multi-API track record, the RX 7600S is the better fit. The database records do not include enough RTX 5080 SUPER results to confirm its behavior outside of Steel Nomad DX12, so its wider performance envelope remains partially unmeasured. The RX 7600S, by contrast, has proven results across many workloads, and its 60th percentile rank reflects a stable, well-understood position in the GPU landscape. The RTX 5080 SUPER's 19th percentile rank, while lower, is based on a single test in which it decisively outperforms the AMD part. The data tells a coherent story: the NVIDIA card is faster, the AMD card is more efficient, and each serves a different use case.