GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5080 comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070 XT. But the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $504 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 9070 XT
The GeForce RTX 5080 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 9070 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT is better matched to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 9070 XT currently lists from $706 EUR, $504 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5080 at $1,210 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9070 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~33% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9070 XT still sits about $107 EUR above its $599 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $211 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the gentler choice at 304W 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.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9070 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 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 9070 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.