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 RTX 3080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 94% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
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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.
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?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 94%. 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 GeForce RTX 3080 better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 8,704✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz | 1,605 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 225 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jul 2019 |