GeForce RTX 5080vsRadeon RX 9070
The GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end graphics card for enthusiasts chasing top-tier frame rates, while the Radeon RX 9070 targets gamers who want strong performance without overspending.
GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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Radeon RX 9070
RDNA 4.0 · 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 wins overall for gamers and creators who want the fastest performance possible.
Budget buyers should pick the Radeon RX 9070 for its lower power draw and still capable gaming at a friendlier price.
The Radeon RX 9070 is the right choice if you have a smaller power supply or care more about quiet, cool operation than top frame rates.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 5080 better than the RX 9070?
Overall the RTX 5080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 61 out of 100), so it leads the RX 9070 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5080 than the RX 9070?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5080 is roughly 41% faster than the RX 9070 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 5080 or the RX 9070?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5080. If the RX 9070 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.