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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce 8800 GT

Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks

Aggregate performance score

We've compared RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.

RX 7800 XT outperforms 8800 GT by 69% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+69%

Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.
QUICK COMPARISON ANALYSIS

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce 8800 GT: key takeaway

The comparison of RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT shows a 69% advantage for RX 7800 XT in gaming performance, while 8800 GT may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.

SUMMARY PROFILE

Verified-metrics radar

Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.

H2H
Performance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
Performance
6639
Efficiency
84100
Price / performance
100100
Memory capacity
8813
Missing values are never replaced with zero or an average.Model: H2H 2026.07 fixed scale.
COMPARISON RESULT

RX 7800 XT is the best overall choice

RX 7800 XT leads in combined game performance. RX 7800 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.

PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCE23%

RX 7800 XT leads in the combined performance index

PRICE DIFFERENCE$390

8800 GT costs less

CATALOG POSITION

Graphics card ranking

Full ranking →

The ranking is recalculated automatically from catalog data.

Positions 9–14of 317
RX 7800 XT#11position in the GPU ranking
8800 GT#84position in the GPU ranking
COMPARISON VERDICT

Which should you choose?

Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.

COMMUNITY CHOICE

Radeon RX 7800 XT

69 likes

Head to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.

$/FPSBEST PRICE / FPS

GeForce 8800 GT

100/100 · Price $79

The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.

OVERALL SCORE

Overview

Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.

The Summary score section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

CategoryRX 7800 XT8800 GT
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
66Better
39
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
54Better
34
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
52Better
32
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
84
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
76Better
62
FULL COMPARISON

Specifications

The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.

The Specifications section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationRX 7800 XT8800 GT
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1
HDMIHDMI 2.1a
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSR
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS37.32Better0.336
Power consumption263 W125 WBetter
Launch price$499$79Better
Shader units / cores3840Better112
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Power connector8+8 pin6 pin
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
Release date20232007
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0Tesla
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
VRAM16 GB GDDR6512 MB GDDR3Better
Clock speed1295 - 2430 MHzBetter600 MHz
Power consumption263 W125 WBetter
Die size346 mm²324 mm²Better
Base clock1295 MHzBetter600 MHz
Boost clock2430 MHzBetter600 MHz
Length267 mm229 mmBetter
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Memory bandwidth621 GB/sBetter58 GB/s
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 4 MBL2 0.06 MBBetter
Memory frequency19,4 GHzBetter1,8 GHz
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 2x16
Process node5 nmBetter65 nm
Recommended PSU600 W300 WBetter
Transistor count28100 millionBetter754 million
GAME TEST BENCH

Gaming FPS

Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.

The Gaming FPS section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.

RX 7800 XT8800 GT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong

1080p High
32 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
27 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
21 FPSEstimated 66%
11 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
12 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Game1080p High1080p Ultra1440p Ultra4K Ultra
Black Myth: WukongRX 7800 XT32 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7800 XT12 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 7800 XT32 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7800 XT12 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 7800 XT271 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT195 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7800 XT190 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT137 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7800 XT148 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT77 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7800 XT73 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT29 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 7800 XT175 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT126 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7800 XT150 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT108 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7800 XT107 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT56 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7800 XT49 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT19 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RX 7800 XT220 FPSEstimated 80%8800 GT159 FPSEstimated 78%RX 7800 XT143 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT103 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7800 XT133 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT69 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7800 XT108 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT43 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRX 7800 XT32 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7800 XT12 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 7800 XT143 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT103 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7800 XT119 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT86 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7800 XT96 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT50 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7800 XT50 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 7800 XT32 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7800 XT12 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 7800 XT32 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7800 XT12 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 7800 XT32 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT27 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7800 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7800 XT12 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Average FPSRX 7800 XT100 FPS8800 GT72 FPSRX 7800 XT76 FPS8800 GT55 FPSRX 7800 XT61 FPS8800 GT32 FPSRX 7800 XT35 FPS8800 GT14 FPS
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX

H2H workload indices

Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.

The Benchmarks section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

IndexRX 7800 XT8800 GTDifference
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100663951%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100723277%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100723277%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1008813149%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1008410017%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.

HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX

H2H AI workload indices

Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.

The Detailed comparison section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

IndexRX 7800 XT8800 GTDifference
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100762795%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100752891%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100723277%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1007824106%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100733181%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.

Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling

The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7800 XT8800 GT
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1

Architecture and release

The Architecture and release section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7800 XT8800 GT
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0Tesla
Process node5 nmBetter65 nm
Release date20232007
Device classDesktopDesktop

GPU cores, die and clocks

The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7800 XT8800 GT
Transistor count28100 millionBetter754 million
Die size346 mm²324 mm²Better
Shader units / cores3840Better112
Base clock1295 MHzBetter600 MHz
Boost clock2430 MHzBetter600 MHz

Board size, power and compatibility

The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7800 XT8800 GT
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 2x16
Length267 mm229 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU600 W300 WBetter
Power connector8+8 pin6 pin

Display outputs and limits

The Display outputs section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7800 XT8800 GT
HDMIHDMI 2.1a
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600

Memory and compute throughput

The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 7800 XT and 8800 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.

SpecificationsRX 7800 XT8800 GT
VRAM16 GB GDDR6512 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
TFLOPS37.32Better0.336
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER

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Reviews and questions

AI EXPLAIN · HEAD TO HEAD

Explain this comparison

Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.

Device ARX 7800 XT76
Device B8800 GT62
What AI will explain

Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.

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FAQ · CHOOSE BY USE CASE

Frequently asked comparison questions

Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.

01Which is better for gaming: RX 7800 XT or 8800 GT?

RX 7800 XT has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 7800 XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.

02Which is better for streaming?

8800 GT is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.

03Which is better for Blender?

8800 GT is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.

04Which is better for video editing?

RX 7800 XT offers more overall performance, while RX 7800 XT offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.

05Which is better for neural networks and AI?

8800 GT is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.

06Which is better for 1080p?

RX 7800 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.

07Which is better for 1440p?

RX 7800 XT leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 7800 XT can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.

08Which is better for 4K?

RX 7800 XT is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.

09Which is better for a quiet PC?

8800 GT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.

10Which is better without replacing the power supply?

8800 GT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.

11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?

Consider upgrading to RX 7800 XT if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.