GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€535
Performance
13%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+11% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 2,304)
AMD
Radeon RX 5700
Price
€426
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+40% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 320 GB/s)

Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1080

The Radeon RX 5700 is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 5700 currently lists from $426 EUR, $109 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 at $535 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 45%. The Radeon RX 5700 still sits about $77 EUR above its $349 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 5700 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (RDNA vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 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 GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 5700?

The Radeon RX 5700 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1080 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 better than the GeForce GTX 1080?

The Radeon RX 5700 is noticeably faster, roughly 15% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX 5700?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 worth the extra $109 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 5700
ArchitecturePascalRDNA
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5602,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 5700
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,465 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 5700
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP180 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Jul 2019