GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 5070vsGeForce RTX 5080

The RTX 5070 is the sensible pick for high-refresh 1440p gaming, while the RTX 5080 targets enthusiasts who want to push 4K resolutions with ray tracing turned on.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
12 GB · 250W
VS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
16 GB · 360W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5070

Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025

69score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
12 GB
TDP
250W
CUDA Cores
6,144
Boost Clock
2512 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5080

Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025

86score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
360W
Shaders
10,752
Boost Clock
2617 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 5070
69
RTX 5080Winner
86
RTX 5080 leads by 24.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3RTX 409092
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#15RX 7900 XT70
#16RTX 507069
#17RX 6950 XT68
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 5070RTX 5080
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR7
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Bandwidth672 GB/s960 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores6,14410,752
TMUs192336
ROPs80112
Boost Clock2512 MHz2617 MHz
FP3230.87 TF56.28 TF
Power
TDP250360
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 5080 is the clear winner overall, offering noticeably faster performance and more memory for demanding tasks.

Best value

For budget-conscious buyers, the GeForce RTX 5070 is the smarter pick, providing solid performance at a lower cost.

When the other wins

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the right choice for someone building a mid-range gaming PC who wants modern features without overspending.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5070 better than the RTX 5080?

Overall the RTX 5080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 69 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 5070 in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 5080 than the RTX 5070?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5080 is roughly 25% faster than the RTX 5070 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 5070 or the RTX 5080?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5080. If the RTX 5070 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.