GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out significantly faster — about 31% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. But the GeForce GTX 1080 is the better value, undercutting it by $89 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 5050 is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $160 GBP, $89 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 5050 at $249 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~18% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 130W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 5050 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 9 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Blackwell vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 5050?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5050 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.