GeForce RTX 5080vsGeForce RTX 5090 D V2
The GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end card for gamers and creators who want strong performance without extreme power needs, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a top-tier card for pros and enthusiasts who need maximum memory and compute muscle.
GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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GeForce RTX 5090 D V2
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
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Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 wins overall for those needing extreme performance and abundant video memory.
For budget-conscious buyers, the GeForce RTX 5080 is the smarter pick, offering strong performance without the high power cost of the RTX 5090 D V2.
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the right choice for a compact gaming build where lower heat and power draw matter more than raw speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 5080 better than the RTX 5090 D V2?
Overall the RTX 5080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 79 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 5090 D V2 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5080 than the RTX 5090 D V2?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5080 is roughly 8.9% faster than the RTX 5090 D V2 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 5080 or the RTX 5090 D V2?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5080. If the RTX 5090 D V2 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.