GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5080
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| Spec | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| Clocks | ||
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,617 MHz |
| Compute | ||
| Shader Cores | 5,888 | 10,752 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 220 W | 360 W |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 242 mm | 304 mm |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $499 | $999 |
GeForce RTX 5080 leads GeForce RTX 3070 5–0 on the 3 weighted primary specs, with a $500 MSRP gap favoring GeForce RTX 3070.
Overall scores use 3 weighted primary specs. Trade-off details do not change the overall score.
GeForce RTX 3070
0 weighted points from 0 primary wins
Trade-off advantages
- TDP: 220 W
- Length: 242 mm
- MSRP: $499
Primary disadvantages
- VRAM: 8 GB (50% lower; vs GeForce RTX 5080: 16 GB)
- Shader Cores: 5,888 (45% lower; vs GeForce RTX 5080: 10,752)
GeForce RTX 5080
5 weighted points from 2 primary wins
Primary advantages
- VRAM: 16 GB
- Shader Cores: 10,752
FAQ
- Is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce RTX 5080?
- GeForce RTX 5080 has the higher weighted primary-spec score, but the best pick still depends on your budget and use case.
- Which has more VRAM?
- GeForce RTX 5080 has 16 GB versus 8 GB.
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