GTX 1080 Ti Vs RX 5700 XT: Our Recommendation

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Abde Manaf

At Tech4Gamers, I began as a comparison writer, analyzing GPU and CPU performance. Now, I focus on writing reviews and contributing to the best-ofs section, sharing personal insights after hands-on testing.

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Details

1. Process Node: The RX 5700 XT leverages a modern 7nm process node, highlighting its advanced manufacturing, in contrast to the GTX 1080 Ti’s 16nm process node, representing an earlier technology.
2. Clock Speed: Furthermore, the RX 5700 XT showcases a Base Clock of 1605 MHz and a Boost Clock of 1755 MHz, indicating its potential for efficient and high-performance operations. Conversely, the GTX 1080 Ti maintains a Base Clock of 1481 MHz and a Boost Clock of 1582 MHz.
3. VRAM: With 8GB of GDDR6 memory, the RX 5700 XT handles data with agility, while the GTX 1080 Ti boasts a larger 11GB GDDR5X VRAM capacity, enhancing its memory-intensive capabilities.
4. TDP: In addition, the RX 5700 XT demonstrates power management efficiency with a 225W TDP, whereas the GTX 1080 Ti exhibits a slightly higher 250W TDP, which could influence power consumption considerations.
5. Supported Technologies: Lastly, the RX 5700 XT employs FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) for enhanced image quality and performance, while the GTX 1080 Ti lacks an equivalent technology in its arsenal.
   

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In today’s graphics card comparison, we have two very old-school GPUs that tend to have aged like a fine wine over the last few years. Our competitors for today are Geforce GTX 1080 Ti Vs Radeon RX 5700 XT. Keep reading to find out which one is better suited for your rig.

GTX 1080 Ti Vs RX 5700 XT: Gaming Benchmarks

Testing Rig

• CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 5800X3D (Stock)
• Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master
• RAM: Patriot Viper LED DDR4-3600 16GB RAM
• SSD – XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe
• PSU – ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. X 1050W
• CPU Cooler – Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 – AIO Water Cooler

Cyberpunk 2077

• In my testing, the 5700 XT delivered an average of 51.2 fps in Cyberpunk 2077. In contrast, the 1080 Ti was only 5 frames behind, providing an average of 46.1 fps.
• The 1080 Ti managed to maintain 38 fps in terms of 1% lows, while the 5700 XT lagged behind by 8 frames, registering 30 fps.

Horizon Zero Dawn

• I did not observe any difference in the average FPS of both GPUs in Horizon Zero Dawn. Both competitors comfortably ran the game at an average of 80 fps.
• However, when it came to 1% lows, there was a notable difference, with the 1080 Ti taking the lead by a margin of 10%. It managed to maintain an average of 63 1% low fps, while the 5700 XT lagged slightly behind, averaging nearly 57 fps.

Hitman 3

• In my testing, the 5700 XT was providing 9.5% more frames in Hitman 3. It delivered a total of 110 fps on average in this title, while the 1080 Ti, in contrast, struggled to reach triple digits and maxed out at 100 fps.
• Once again, the 1% lows presented a different picture, with the 1080 Ti taking the lead by a substantial margin of 22%. It achieved 76 1% low fps, while the 5700 XT lagged behind with 61 1% low fps, trailing by a significant 15 frames.

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider

• In the case of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the 1080 Ti regained the lead from the 5700 XT with a margin of 4.5%. The 5700 XT maintained an average of 64 fps, while the 1080 Ti took the lead with an average of around 90 fps, 4 frames ahead.  
• Interestingly, the 1% lows showed no difference this time, as both GPUs provided identical numbers. On average, they both delivered 71 1% low fps.  

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla ended up running better at the 5700 XT, as it provided 12% more frames in that. It gave an average frame rate of 69 FPS. The 1080 Ti, at the same time, was 8 frames behind at 61 FPS. 
• The game did appear to run smoother on the 1080 Ti, as it was ahead in 1% lows by a margin of 18.18%. 1% lows yielded by the RX 5700 XT were around 35 FPS. Contrary to that, the 1080 Ti was giving us an average of 37 1% low FPS.   

Returnal

• I observed that Returnal performed better on the 1080 Ti with a margin of 16.66%. On average, I found that the 1080 Ti managed to provide 52 fps. In contrast, the 5700 XT struggled, dropping below 50 fps and averaging around 44 fps.
• The disparity in 1% lows became more significant, with a whopping 23% advantage in favor of the 1080 Ti. The 5700 XT delivered 1% lows of around 27 fps, while the 1080 Ti pulled ahead with an average of 34 1% low fps.

Metro Exodus

• In my final benchmark for today, I observed that the 1080 Ti took the lead, performing 4.8% better in Metro Exodus. It delivered an average of 63 fps, while the 5700 XT was not far behind, providing a solid 60 fps gaming experience.
• There was a bigger difference in 1% lows, approximately 18.75% in favor of the 1080 Ti. It maintained an average of 35 1% low fps, whereas the 5700 XT maxed out at 29 fps and could not provide more for some reason. 

Overall Gaming Performance 

At 1440p, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT outperformed the Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 Ti by 1.55% in terms of average FPS. In terms of 1% lows, the advantage shifted significantly in favor of the GTX 1080 Ti by around 14.6%. 

Editor`s Note

Both our competitors today are known for their ability to age like a fine wine. However, for longevity, we would recommend the RX 5700 XT over the 1080 Ti, since it came afterward, so chances are it will have longer driver support.

– Abde Manaf

Thermal Efficiency 

Throughout the benchmark, the Geforce GTX 1080 Ti consistently ran hotter than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. On average, it operated at a temperature that was 9.66% higher than that of the Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Pricing And Availability

At launch price, the RX 5700 XT is easily the better bang for the buck out of the two. It is roughly 55% cheaper, while the performance difference is negligible. So, if we look at the cost-per-performance ratio, the RX 5700 XT is a head with a clear margin.

RX 5700 XT Vs GTX 1080 Ti: Which One Would I Recommend?

GTX 1080 Ti: I would recommend going for the GTX 1080 Ti if you find a killer deal on it. It has a massive 11 GB VRAM, which means it can still handle the majority of today’s unoptimized titles very well. 

RX 5700 XT: I would recommend RX 5700 XT if you need longer driver support and newer architecture. It was released two years later than the GTX 1080 Ti, so it is ahead in both these aspects. It is also a better bang for the buck since it costs significantly less, while the performance is on par with the GTX 1080 Ti. The 8 GB VRAM may seem a little underwhelming in 2023, but it is still enough for even some of the most demanding titles at the 1080p resolution.

From as long as my memory serves, the RX 5700 XT and GTX 1080 Ti were the best GPUs both AMD and Nvidia had to offer for the longest time. In my personal opinion, they both are very capable GPUs that aged very well. However, which one I would recommend would come down to your use case.

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Abde Manaf

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Abdemanaf is a skilled creative writer who has been honing his craft since 2011. While initially working in different fields, he found a passion for technology and has been exploring the tech world since early 2015. Over the years, he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the latest tech trends and product offerings by various companies.

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