GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5080
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| Spec | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 10 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 320 bit | 256 bit |
| Clocks | ||
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,617 MHz |
| Compute | ||
| Shader Cores | 8,704 | 10,752 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 320 W | 360 W |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 285 mm | 304 mm |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $699 | $999 |
GeForce RTX 5080 leads GeForce RTX 3080 5–2 on the 3 weighted primary specs, with a $300 MSRP gap favoring GeForce RTX 3080.
Overall scores use 3 weighted primary specs. Trade-off details do not change the overall score.
GeForce RTX 3080
2 weighted points from 1 primary win
Primary advantages
- Memory Bus: 320 bit
Trade-off advantages
- TDP: 320 W
- Length: 285 mm
- MSRP: $699
Primary disadvantages
- VRAM: 10 GB (38% lower; vs GeForce RTX 5080: 16 GB)
- Shader Cores: 8,704 (19% 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
Primary disadvantages
- Memory Bus: 256 bit (20% lower; vs GeForce RTX 3080: 320 bit)
FAQ
- Is GeForce RTX 3080 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 10 GB.
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