GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5060, leading by roughly 115% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,183 CAD cheaper.

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VS
Price
$1,600 CAD
Performance
56%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+167% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 3,840)
+167% RT Cores (80 vs 30)
+167% Tensor Cores (320 vs 120)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
$417 CAD
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 115% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $417 CAD against $1,600 CAD for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~78% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $118 CAD above its $299 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $601 CAD above its $999 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 736 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 4080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5060?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 4080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 115% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $1,183 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (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 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 5060
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,2403,840
Ray Tracing Cores8030
Tensor / AI Cores320120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 5060
Base Clock2,295 MHz2,280 MHz
Boost Clock2,550 MHz2,497 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed23 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth736 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 5060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP320 W145 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJan 2024May 2025