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GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps) vs RX 5700 XT 8GB

GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark

RX 5700 XT 8GB records 6.3% more FPS than GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps) in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark

RX 5700 XT 8GB recorded 152 FPS against 143 FPS for GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps). These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.

GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps)

143Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
55.1 / 100
Graphics memory
8GB
Released
May 2016
GPUsed family tests
104 (shared family total)

RX 5700 XT 8GB

152Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
56.3 / 100
Graphics memory
8GB
Released
July 2019
GPUsed cards tested
72

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What does this comparison mean?

The RX 5700 XT is just nine FPS ahead of the GTX 1080 in the supplied averages, and both have 8GB. That is a small benchmark improvement for a change of card and vendor. A GTX 1080 owner looking for a substantial upgrade should compare larger steps before choosing this pairing on performance alone.

Both variants have 8GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.

The two GPUs in context

GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps)

This GTX 1080 is the original Pascal configuration with 8GB of 10 Gbps GDDR5X, introduced in May 2016.

RX 5700 XT 8GB

The RX 5700 XT is an 8GB Radeon model introduced with the first RDNA generation in July 2019.

Release and feature sources: GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps) source · RX 5700 XT 8GB source.

How the figures are compared

Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.

GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps) uses the 104-card GeForce GTX 1080 8GB family total; GPUsed has not split it by this exact variant. Full benchmark method.

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