GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5070, leading by roughly 46% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 5070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 5070
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 46% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070. 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 5070 is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5080 packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 5070. The GeForce RTX 5080 also has more RT cores (84 vs 48) and more AI cores (336 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5070 pulls less power (250W vs 360W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 5080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5070's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5080's memory is also faster — 960 GB/s versus 672 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 5080?
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the faster card by about 46%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the GeForce RTX 5070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the GeForce RTX 5080?
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 5070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 10,752✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 84✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 336✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,160 MHz | 2,295 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,512 MHz | 2,617 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 30 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 960 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 360 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Jan 2025 |
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