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 GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080.
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Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1080
The Radeon RX 5700 is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 5700 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (RDNA vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 5700?
The Radeon RX 5700 is the faster card by about 15%. 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 Radeon RX 5700 better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,465 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,725 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Jul 2019 |