GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5080 comes out dramatically faster — about 116% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $831 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Price
€379
Performance
31%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,210
Performance
67%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+133% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 4,608)
+133% RT Cores (84 vs 36)
+133% Tensor Cores (336 vs 144)

GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 116% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. 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 8GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5080 packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. 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

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $379 EUR, $831 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5080 at $1,210 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~48% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $211 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the gentler choice at 180W versus 360W. The GeForce RTX 5080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 360W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 5080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. 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 5080's memory is also 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 8GB 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 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, roughly 116% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB or the GeForce RTX 5080?

The GeForce RTX 5080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 5080 worth the extra $831 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 5080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5080 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 5080 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 5080
ArchitectureBlackwellBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,60810,752
Ray Tracing Cores3684
Tensor / AI Cores144336

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 5080
Base Clock2,407 MHz2,295 MHz
Boost Clock2,572 MHz2,617 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 5080
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR7
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps30 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s960 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 5080
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP180 W360 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedApr 2025Jan 2025