GPU Showdown

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
16 GB · 360W
VS
AMD Radeon RX 9070
16 GB · 220W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5080

Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025

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

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AMD

Radeon RX 9070

RDNA 4.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025

61score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
220W
Shaders
3,584
Boost Clock
2520 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 5080Winner
86
RX 9070
61
RTX 5080 leads by 41.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3RTX 409092
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#24RTX 309064
#25RX 907061
#26RX 6800 XT60
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRTX 5080RX 9070
General
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Bandwidth960 GB/s644.6 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores10,7523,584
TMUs336224
ROPs112128
Boost Clock2617 MHz2520 MHz
FP3256.28 TF36.13 TF
Power
TDP360220
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 5080 wins overall for gamers and creators who want the fastest performance possible.

Best value

Budget buyers should pick the Radeon RX 9070 for its lower power draw and still capable gaming at a friendlier price.

When the other wins

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.

FAQ

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.