GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 9070 is the clear winner, offering 58.2% better value than GeForce RTX 5080.
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 9070, leading by roughly 49% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 9070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $5,899 BRL cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 9070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 9070
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 49% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Radeon RX 9070 is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9070 starts at $4,350 BRL against $10,249 BRL for the GeForce RTX 5080. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~58% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9070 still sits about $3,801 BRL above its $549 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $9,250 BRL above its $999 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9070 draws just 220W versus 360W for the GeForce RTX 5080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9070 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 RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 9070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the Radeon RX 9070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5080 or the Radeon RX 9070?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 worth the extra $5,899 BRL over the Radeon RX 9070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 10,752✓ | 3,584 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 56 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz✓ | 1,330 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,617 MHz✓ | 2,520 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 30 Gbps✓ | 20 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 960 GB/s✓ | 644.6 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 360 W | 220 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Mar 2025 |
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