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.
GeForce RTX 5070
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the clear winner overall, offering noticeably faster performance and more memory for demanding tasks.
For budget-conscious buyers, the GeForce RTX 5070 is the smarter pick, providing solid performance at a lower cost.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the right choice for someone building a mid-range gaming PC who wants modern features without overspending.
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.