GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5080 is the clear winner, offering 14.3% better value than GeForce RTX 4060.
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060, leading by roughly 235% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 235% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. 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 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5080 packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 starts at $1,799 AED against $5,275 AED for the GeForce RTX 5080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 14%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $1,500 AED above its $299 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $4,276 AED above its $999 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 pulls less power (115W 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. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 5080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4060's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5080's memory is also faster — 960 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 5080?
The GeForce RTX 5080 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 RTX 4060 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 5080?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 worth the extra $3,476 AED over the GeForce RTX 4060?
Does the GeForce RTX 5080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 10,752✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 84✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 336✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,830 MHz | 2,295 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz | 2,617 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 17 Gbps | 30 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 960 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 360 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Jan 2025 |
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