GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5050 is the clear winner, offering 69.1% better value than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 180% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. But the GeForce RTX 5050 is the better value, undercutting it by $955 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 180% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. 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 5050 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 5050.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5050 currently lists from $256 EUR, $955 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at $1,211 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~69% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $212 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 5050 is the gentler choice at 130W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5050. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 736 GB/s versus 320 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 5050?
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 5050 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 5050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 5050?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $955 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5050?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,550 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 23 Gbps✓ | 20 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 736 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 320 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Jun 2025 |