GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 94% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. But the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $320 CAD for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
$580 CAD
Performance
35%
VRAM
10 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+240% CUDA Cores (8,704 vs 2,560)
+70% Bandwidth (760 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
+25% Memory Bus (320-bit vs 256-bit)
AMD
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Price
$260 CAD
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+11% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 94% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 5700 XT currently lists from $260 CAD, $320 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 at $580 CAD. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~15% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is trading below its $399 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the gentler choice at 225W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 3080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 5700 XT. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 3080 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, roughly 94% ahead. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $320 CAD over the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 XT comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 10GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)8,7042,560
Ray Tracing Cores68
Tensor / AI Cores272

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,440 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity10 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus320-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth760 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080Radeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP320 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Jul 2019