GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 115% up on the GeForce RTX 5060. Value tips toward the GeForce RTX 5060, though: $1,010 CAD cheaper for what you get.
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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 $590 CAD against $1,600 CAD for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~26% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $291 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 sips power at 145W next to the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 320W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 16GB (vs 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. 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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 5060?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $1,010 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5060?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz✓ | 2,280 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,550 MHz✓ | 2,497 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 23 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 736 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2024 | May 2025 |
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