GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 5080
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| Spec | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| Clocks | ||
| Boost Clock | 2,520 MHz | 2,617 MHz |
| Compute | ||
| Shader Cores | 16,384 | 10,752 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 450 W | 360 W |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 mm | 304 mm |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $1,599 | $999 |
GeForce RTX 4090 leads GeForce RTX 5080 7–0 on the 3 weighted primary specs, with a $600 MSRP gap favoring GeForce RTX 5080.
Overall scores use 3 weighted primary specs. Trade-off details do not change the overall score.
GeForce RTX 4090
7 weighted points from 3 primary wins
Primary advantages
- VRAM: 24 GB
- Memory Bus: 384 bit
- Shader Cores: 16,384
GeForce RTX 5080
0 weighted points from 0 primary wins
Trade-off advantages
- TDP: 360 W
- MSRP: $999
Primary disadvantages
- VRAM: 16 GB (33% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4090: 24 GB)
- Memory Bus: 256 bit (33% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4090: 384 bit)
- Shader Cores: 10,752 (34% lower; vs GeForce RTX 4090: 16,384)
FAQ
- Is GeForce RTX 4090 better than GeForce RTX 5080?
- GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 has 24 GB versus 16 GB.
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