Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th AnniversaryvsGeForce RTX 5080
The GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end modern graphics card for gamers and creators tackling 4K or ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is a last-generation mid-range card built for budget-friendly 1440p gaming.
Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
RDNA 1.0 · TSMC 7 nm · 2019
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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 wins overall with far faster performance and more memory for modern gaming.
For budget buyers, the older Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is the smarter pick at a lower price.
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is the right choice for playing older or less demanding games on a tight budget.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary better than the RTX 5080?
Overall the RTX 5080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 40 out of 100), so it leads the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5080 than the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5080 is roughly 115% faster than the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary or the RTX 5080?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5080. If the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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.