GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 is the clear winner, offering 142.8% better value than GeForce RTX 5080.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5080 comes out dramatically faster — about 158% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. But the GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value, undercutting it by $2,626 AUD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 158% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5080 packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060. The GeForce RTX 5080 also has more RT cores (84 vs 30) and more AI cores (336 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5060 currently lists from $500 AUD, $2,626 AUD less than the GeForce RTX 5080 at $3,126 AUD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~143% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $201 AUD above its $299 AUD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $2,127 AUD above its $999 AUD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 5060 is the gentler choice at 145W versus 360W. The GeForce RTX 5080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 360W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5080's memory is also faster — 960 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the GeForce RTX 5060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 or the GeForce RTX 5080?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 worth the extra $2,626 AUD over the GeForce RTX 5060?
Does the GeForce RTX 5080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5080 or the GeForce RTX 5060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 10,752✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 84✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 336✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,280 MHz | 2,295 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,497 MHz | 2,617 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 30 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 960 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W✓ | 360 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2025 | Jan 2025 |
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