I'm considering whether I should upgrade my RTX 3080 10GB to the RX 7800 XT. My current setup includes an MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK motherboard, a Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, and 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM. I want to know if this upgrade makes sense, especially in terms of performance. What do you think?
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You're not going to see major improvements, man. The RTX 3080 is still a solid card. Unless you've got a specific need (like artifacts from faulty VRAM), I wouldn’t stress about changing cards. If you’re not unhappy with the performance you’re getting now, just stick with the 3080 for a bit longer.
Short answer: Probably not worth it unless you can sell your 3080 for a great price. While the RX 7800 XT is decent in raster performance, it lags behind in ray tracing compared to the 3080. You're mainly trading for better power efficiency and more VRAM, which might be helpful down the line but doesn't justify the switch right now. If you're looking for a real upgrade, consider going for something like a 7900 XT or similar, or just hang tight for now.
Nah, I wouldn’t say it’s worth it at all. The performance difference between the RTX 3080 and the RX 7800 XT is pretty minimal—about 1-5% in most cases. Plus, the 3080 has DLSS, which really gives it the edge in practical scenarios. Switching to the 7800 XT could feel more like a downgrade than an upgrade.
Totally agree! No need to rush into a new card if your current setup is working well for you.