GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5080
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 116% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $710 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the clear winner, offering 7.2% better value than GeForce RTX 5080.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 116% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5080 packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. The GeForce RTX 5080 also has more RT cores (84 vs 36) and more AI cores (336 vs 144), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB starts at $539 EUR against $1,249 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~7% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $110 EUR above its $429 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $250 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB pulls less power (180W vs 360W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5080's memory is faster — 960 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 5060 Ti 16GB or GeForce RTX 5080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or the GeForce RTX 5080?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 worth the extra $710 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5080 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or GeForce RTX 5080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,608 | 10,752✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 84✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | 336✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,407 MHz✓ | 2,295 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,572 MHz | 2,617 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 30 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 960 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 360 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Jan 2025 |
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